Whitmer’s Call to Trump Preceded Lifting of Invasive Carp Project Stop-Work Order
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer's call to President Donald Trump preceded the lifting of a Trump administration stop-work order on a Great Lakes invasive carp prevention project in Illinois.
South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 3, 2026 —
A stop-work order issued by the Trump administration for an invasive carp prevention project in Illinois was lifted following a call from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to President Donald Trump, according to available information. The exact date of Governor Whitmer’s call to the President was not immediately provided.
The project, aimed at preventing the spread of invasive carp into the Great Lakes, had been subject to the stop-work order. The order’s specific nature and the reasons for its imposition were not detailed in the summary provided. Similarly, the contractor or entity responsible for the prevention project in Illinois was not specified. The summary did not include details on the duration of the stop-work order or any specific impacts it had on the project’s timeline or progress.
Following Governor Whitmer’s communication with President Trump, the administration subsequently lifted the stop-work directive. No further details were provided regarding the discussions between Governor Whitmer and President Trump, nor were any statements released by the White House or relevant federal agencies concerning the call or the decision to lift the order. The summary also did not specify what actions, if any, were taken immediately after the stop-work order was rescinded, or what the next steps are for the invasive carp prevention project.
The Great Lakes are a critical ecosystem, and the threat of invasive species like carp has been a long-standing concern for states surrounding the lakes, including Michigan. Prevention projects are part of ongoing efforts to protect native species and aquatic environments. Information regarding the specific location of the project within Illinois, the total cost of the project, or the amount of any fines or penalties associated with the stop-work order, if applicable, was not available in the provided summary.
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