Establishes a four-year pilot program to study triploid grass carp use in freshwater lakes for weed control.

The bill establishes a four-year pilot program to evaluate the use of triploid grass carp as an alternative to herbicides in freshwater lakes, ensuring the protection of native plants and aquatic ecosystems. It creates a Triploid Grass Carp Commission within the Department of Environmental Protection to oversee the pilot program. The commission will evaluate the efficacy of using triploid grass carp, assess potential impacts on native fisheries, and review relevant laws and regulations from other states.

Establishes a four-year pilot program to study triploid grass carp use in freshwater lakes for weed control.

The bill establishes a four-year pilot program to evaluate the use of triploid grass carp as an alternative to herbicides in freshwater lakes, ensuring the protection of native plants and aquatic ecosystems. It creates a Triploid Grass Carp Commission within the Department of Environmental Protection to oversee the pilot program. The commission will evaluate the efficacy of using triploid grass carp, assess potential impacts on native fisheries, and review relevant laws and regulations from other states.