Meet the blogger
Jeff Alexander
My life, in 60 seconds
I grew up in suburban Los Angeles. Moved to Michigan to play college hockey. What? Seriously. Hockey didn't work out. Settled on journalism. Met girl of my dreams (now wife) while in college. Encountered the wondrous Great Lakes. Never returned to California. Blessed with three wonderful children. Worked as a reporter and editor for 25 years at several Michigan newspapers. Wrote two books. Left the newspaper industry in 2009. Started my own writing and media consulting business (J. Alexander Communications). Now a contract writer for hire. I enjoy kayaking, hiking, reading, watching pro hockey and college football, traveling, exploring the Great Lakes and occasionally trying to rise above the rank of world's worst angler. And I blog about the Great Lakes because these freshwater seas are, in a word, incredible. Thanks for visiting!
Tag Archives: Illinois
Illinois governor takes bold stance on Asian carp crisis
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn’s recent comment that separating Lake Michigan from the Mississippi River basin is the “ultimate solution” to keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes could be a game-changer. Quinn made his comments at the Council of Great Lakes … Continue reading
Posted in Asian carp, Fish, Great Lakes, Invasive species
Tagged Asian carp, fish, Great Lakes, Illinois, Indiana, invasive species, Lake Michigan, Mississippi River, politics, water
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Asian carp domination of Illinois River bodes ill for Great Lakes
An Illinois radio station recently produced a news story about how anglers can help rein in the Asian carp population in the Illinois River by fishing the heck out of the species. It’s the “If you can’t beat ‘em, eat … Continue reading
Posted in Asian carp, Invasive species
Tagged Asian carp, fish, Great Lakes, Illinois, Illinois River, invasive species
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