History of the Asian Carp Invasion in North America from Importation to Formation of the Acrcc

Using a timeline format, we consider the Asian carp invasion and human activities associated with the invasion, from the 1963 original importation of grass carp until the formation of the Asian Carp Regional  Coordinating Committee in 2010.  Responses to the invasion, including risk assessments, control efforts, and the development of the national management plan, are placed in context with the range and abundance of the Asian carps, as determined by available records.  Special attention is given to stakeholder collaborations in responses to the invasion.