Michigan Signs Agreement to Protect Great Lakes from Invasive Species and Continues Efforts to Address Freight Disruptions =============== #d6f7f168 ver:0.13 Michigan signs agreement to protect Great Lakes from invasive species and continues efforts to address freight disruptions. Grounding of freighter in Detroit River causes delays and worsens disruptions in Great Lakes shipping system. U.S. Coast Guard working to free ship carrying iron ore. Stakeholders must invest in infrastructure improvements for efficient and resilient shipping. Port dispute on US East Coast and Gulf Coast adds to disruptions in container shipping markets. Fragility of global supply chains highlighted, proactive measures needed. Governor Whitmer partners with USACE and Illinois to prevent invasive carp from entering Great Lakes. Agreement unlocks funding for Brandon Road Interbasin Project. Protecting Great Lakes crucial for environment and economy. Ongoing challenges and efforts to protect waterways and ecosystems emphasized. #GreatLakes #shipping #infrastructure #supplychain #invasivespecies #environment... #newstr #FreighterGrounding #PortDispute #InvasiveSpecies #GreatLakes #ShippingIndustry #InfrastructureImprovements #Michigan #UsArmyCorpsOfEngineers https://here.news/story/d6f7f168?ver=0.13