Durbin Calls for Immediate Action on Asian Carp; Asks President to Appoint Federal "Coordinated Response Commander" to Lead Fight (Jun 25, 2010)
Senator Dick Durbin.
Following the discovery an Asian carp in Lake Calumet six miles away from Lake Michigan, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) wrote to President Obama asking him to appoint a Federal Coordinated Response Commander for Asian Carp. The letter was sent on Jun 25 and signed by 10 senators whose states border the Great Lakes.

Reid Introduces Bill To Protect Nevada From Invasive Species (Mar 3, 2010)
Senator Harry Reid.
Nevada Senator Harry Reid introduced the Invasive Species Emergency Response Fund Act, legislation designed to protect Nevada and other states in the American West from invasive species. This bill, previously known as the 100th Meridian Invasive Species State Revolving Fund, addresses the issue of invasive species based on need, starting with western states as the models.

Statement of Senator Carl Levin, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Water and Wildlife Joint Hearing "Legislative Approaches to Protecting, Preserving and Restoring Great Water Bodies" (Feb 26, 2010)
Senator Carl Levin, Michigan.