Malheur Lake in Oregon was once a thriving habitat for migratory birds, producing over 100,000 ducklings annually. But since carp were introduced in the early 1900s, they’ve taken over the lake — uprooting aquatic plants, stirring up sediment, and destroying vital nesting grounds.

Now, a new partnership between the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge and Silver Sage Fisheries and Nutrient Company aims to turn the problem into a solution. The company plans to harvest the invasive carp and process them into organic fertilizer for local farms.

During a trial, over 40,000 pounds of carp were caught, marking the first step in a $500,000 project to restore the lake’s ecosystem while creating a sustainable agricultural product.

Read the full article on our website: Turning Invasive Carp into Fertilizer