Bipartisan Bill Targets Invasive Catfish in Chesapeake Bay
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Bipartisan Bill Passes House to Combat Invasive Blue Catfish in Chesapeake Bay
The Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act, supported by lawmakers from Maryland and Virginia, aims to control the invasive blue catfish population in the Chesapeake Bay. The bill establishes a market for the fish as pet and animal food, encouraging local watermen to harvest more. A two-year pilot program will offer grants to food makers who buy directly from watermen or processors, while monitoring the impact on native species like crabs. Originating from the Mississippi River basin, these catfish now dominate some rivers and prey on local species. Environmental advocates support the bill, which now moves to the Senate for review.
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