Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal Invasive Species Electric Dispersal Barriers Project
Sector: Seaport • Location: Romeoville, Illinois, United States
Source: DVIDS
The project involves the installation and operation of electric dispersal barriers in the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal to prevent the spread of invasive carp species. The technology was first implemented as a demonstration in 2002 and has since evolved into a multi-layer defense system. The project aims to protect the Great Lakes ecosystem without disrupting navigation and commerce.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Seaport, Aerospace & Defense, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Romeoville, Illinois, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- DVIDS
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the installation and operation of electric dispersal barriers in the Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal to prevent the spread of invasive carp species. The technology was first implemented as a demonstration in 2002 and has since evolved into a multi-layer defense system. The project aims to protect the Great Lakes ecosystem without disrupting navigation and commerce. |
Original sector | Water Management |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Illinois |
City | Romeoville |
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Source | DVIDS |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Seaport, Aerospace & Defense, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2026-05-24 |
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