NPUS006R - U.S. South Get the world’s No. 1 choice in marine mapping - with the best, most up-to-date Navionics Platinum+ cartography on your compatible chartplotter.  For offshore or inland waters, this all-in-one solution offers detail-rich integrated mapping of coastal waters, lakes, rivers and more.  Get SonarChart™ 1’ (0.5 meter) HD bathymetry maps, advanced features such as dock-to-dock route guidance technology, live mapping and Plotter Sync to provide wireless access to daily updates. The Navionics Chart Installer software also ensures the freshest chart data every time out.  Navionics dock-to-dock route guidance solutions give you a suggested path to follow through channels, inlets, marina entrances and more.  Multiple shading options aid in shallow water navigation and make it easy to highlight a target depth range for the best fishing spots. Navionics Platinum+™ charts include all the content of Navionics®+ cartography, with integrated offshore and inland mapping, 42,000+ lakes and additional viewing options for relief shading, satellite imagery with SonarChart shading overlay, 3D perspective view, aerial photos, and more. Chart Code - NPUS006R Coverage Area: Coverage of the lakes, rivers and coasts of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.  Coastal coverage of the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic coasts of Florida and Georgia, the Bahamas and the Florida Keys are also included. Features: Nautical Chart – Comprehensive charts are derived from multiple officials, government, and private sources, displayed in a familiar look and feel SonarChart HD Bathymetry - Innovative 1' (0.5 m) bathymetry charts are created by using Navionics proprietary systems that augment existing content with sonar data contributed by the boating community Community Edits - Get useful local knowledge from edits made by users of the Navionics Boating app on your compatible smart device. Daily Updates - Up to 5,000 daily updates to our charts give you the most accurate, most current Navionics data available.1 Dock-to-dock Route Guidance2 - Start your trip with a suggested path. SonarChart Live Mapping Feature - Watch new HD depth maps develop in real-time as your boat moves through the water. Advanced Map Options - Customize your view to focus on the details that matter most Plotter Sync1 - Transfer routes and markers, update chart layers, and more - between your compatible chartplotter and the Boating app. Relief Shading - Get an easy-to-interpret, clearer view of bottom structure. Satellite Imagery with SonarChart Shading Overlay - Experience an enhanced awareness above and below the waterline. Sonar Imagery - View bottom hardness clearly and in contrasting color.  3D View - Adjust the perspective of your chart view to highlight key features and enhance awareness Aerial Photos - Get a better sense of your surroundings. Compatibility: Check the compatibility of Platinum+ content and features with your GPS chartplotter. Technical Specifications: Format - SD/MSD Card In the Box: SD/MSD Card 1Subscription not required for SonarChart Live mapping feature on some chartplotter models; requires latest chartplotter firmware release.  2Dock-to-dock Route Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations. *Navionics+ and Platinum+ cards are not compatible with Garmin chartplotters. *Sold as an Individual This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

NPUS008R - U.S. West Get the world’s No. 1 choice in marine mapping - with the best, most up-to-date Navionics Platinum+ cartography on your compatible chartplotter.  For offshore or inland waters, this all-in-one solution offers detail-rich integrated mapping of coastal waters, lakes, rivers and more.  Get SonarChart™ 1’ (0.5 meter) HD bathymetry maps, advanced features such as dock-to-dock route guidance technology, live mapping and Plotter Sync to provide wireless access to daily updates. The Navionics Chart Installer software also ensures the freshest chart data every time out.  Navionics dock-to-dock route guidance solutions give you a suggested path to follow through channels, inlets, marina entrances and more.  Multiple shading options aid in shallow water navigation and make it easy to highlight a target depth range for the best fishing spots. Navionics Platinum+™ charts include all the content of Navionics®+ cartography, with integrated offshore and inland mapping, 42,000+ lakes and additional viewing options for relief shading, satellite imagery with SonarChart shading overlay, 3D perspective view, aerial photos, and more. Chart Code - NPUS008R Coverage Area: Coverage of the lakes, rivers and coasts of Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, Hawaii, and the Johnston and Palmyra Atolls. Features: Nautical Chart – Comprehensive charts are derived from multiple officials, government, and private sources, displayed in a familiar look and feel SonarChart HD Bathymetry - Innovative 1' (0.5 m) bathymetry charts are created by using Navionics proprietary systems that augment existing content with sonar data contributed by the boating community Community Edits - Get useful local knowledge from edits made by users of the Navionics Boating app on your compatible smart device. Daily Updates - Up to 5,000 daily updates to our charts give you the most accurate, most current Navionics data available.1 Dock-to-dock Route Guidance2 - Start your trip with a suggested path. SonarChart Live Mapping Feature - Watch new HD depth maps develop in real-time as your boat moves through the water. Advanced Map Options - Customize your view to focus on the details that matter most Plotter Sync1 - Transfer routes and markers, update chart layers, and more - between your compatible chartplotter and the Boating app. Relief Shading - Get an easy-to-interpret, clearer view of bottom structure. Satellite Imagery with SonarChart Shading Overlay - Experience an enhanced awareness above and below the waterline. Sonar Imagery - View bottom hardness clearly and in contrasting color.  3D View - Adjust the perspective of your chart view to highlight key features and enhance awareness Aerial Photos - Get a better sense of your surroundings. Compatibility: Check the compatibility of Platinum+ content and features with your GPS chartplotter. Technical Specifications: Format - SD/MSD Card In the Box: SD/MSD Card 1Subscription not required for SonarChart Live mapping feature on some chartplotter models; requires latest chartplotter firmware release.  2Dock-to-dock Route Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations. *Navionics+ and Platinum+ cards are not compatible with Garmin chartplotters. *Sold as an Individual This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

NPEU643L - Mediterranean & Black Sea - Navionics Platinum+ Navionics Platinum+™ charts include all the content of Navionics®+ cartography, with integrated offshore and inland mapping, 42,000+ lakes, and additional viewing options for relief shading, satellite imagery, 3D perspective view, aerial photos, and more. The Navionics Chart Installer software also ensures the freshest chart data every time out. Navionics dock-to-dock route guidance solutions give you a suggested path to follow through channels, inlets, marina entrances, and more.  Multiple shading options aid in shallow water navigation and make it easy to highlight a target depth range for the best fishing spots. Chart Code - NPEU643L Coverage Area: Detailed coverage of the Mediterranean and Black Seas. Coverage includes the Azores, Madeira, the Canary Islands, Gibraltar, the Balearic Islands, Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, Crete, Cyprus, the Dardanelles, the Bosporos, the Sea of Azov, the Dneiper River to the Kyivs'ke Reservoir, the Danube River to Passau, Germany, Lake Balaton, Lake Garda, Lake Como, and Lake Maggiore. Ports include Cadiz and Barcelona, Spain; Monaco; Marseille and Toulon, France; Genoa, Naples, Taranto, and Venice, Italy; Istanbul, Turkey; Odesa, Ukraine; Tunis, Tunisia and Algiers, Algeria. Charts & Updates: Nautical Chart – Comprehensive charts are derived from multiple official, government, and private sources, displayed in a familiar look and feel SonarChart HD Bathymetry – Innovative 1' (0.5 m) bathymetry charts are created by using Navionics proprietary systems that augment existing content with sonar data contributed by the boating community Community Edits – Get useful local knowledge from edits made by users of the Navionics Boating app on your compatible smart device. Daily Updates – Up to 5,000 daily updates to our charts give you the most accurate, most current Navionics data available. Advanced Features: Dock-to-dock Route Guidance – Start your trip with a suggested path. SonarChart Live Mapping Feature – Watch new HD depth maps develop in real-time as your boat moves through the water. Advanced Map Options – Customize your view to focus on the details that matter most Plotter Sync – Transfer routes and markers, update chart layers, and more — between your compatible chartplotter and the Boating app. Overlays: Relief Shading – Get an easy-to-interpret, clearer view of the bottom structure.  Satellite Imagery – offers a top-down view of inland and coastal areas. Sonar Imagery – View bottom hardness clearly and in contrasting colors.  Platinum+ Additional Viewing Options: 3D View – Adjust the perspective of your chart view to highlight key features and enhance awareness Aerial Photos – Get a better sense of your surroundings. Coverage Areas: Worldwide map coverage is available, with integrated content making it easier to select the navigation features and map regions you want. Choose from large coverage areas (Large) to more localized chart cuts (Regular). Compatibility: Check the compatibility of Platinum+ content and features with your GPS chartplotter. Technical Specifications: Format - SD/MSD Card In the Box: SD/MSD Card 1 Subscription required. 2 Dock-to-dock Route Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations. 3 Subscription not required for SonarChart Live mapping feature on some chartplotter models; requires latest chartplotter firmware release. *Sold as an Individual *Navionics+ and Platinum+ cards are not compatible with Garmin chartplotters. This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Platinum+ NPSA011R - South America North Get the world’s No. 1 choice in marine mapping - with the best, most up-to-date Navionics+ cartography on a compatible chartplotter.  For offshore or inland waters, this all-in-one solution offers detail-rich integrated mapping of coastal waters, lakes, rivers, and more. Get SonarChart™ 1’ (0.5 meters) HD bathymetry maps and advanced features such as dock-to-dock route guidance technology, live mapping, and Plotter Sync to provide wireless access to daily updates. The Navionics Chart Installer software also ensures the freshest chart data every time. Navionics dock-to-dock route guidance solutions suggest a path to follow through channels, inlets, marina entrances, and more. Multiple shading options aid in shallow-water navigation and make it easy to highlight a target depth range for the best fishing spots. Navionics Platinum+™ charts include all the content of Navionics®+ cartography, with integrated offshore and inland mapping, 42,000+ lakes and additional viewing options for relief shading, satellite imagery with SonarChart shading overlay, 3D perspective view, aerial photos, and more. Chart Code: NPSA011R Coverage Area: Detailed coverage of the entire coast of Panama including the Canal. Coastal coverage of Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. Features: Coastal Content - Offers detail-rich integrated mapping of coastal waters, lakes, rivers, and more Inland Content - 44,000+ lakes Detailed Nautical Charts - Comprehensive charts are derived from multiple officials, government, and private sources, displayed in a familiar look and feel SonarChart HD Bathymetry - Innovative 1' (0.5 m) bathymetry charts are created by using Navionics proprietary systems that augment existing content with sonar data contributed by the boating community Daily Updates - Up to 5,000 daily updates to the charts give the most accurate, most current Navionics data available Dock-to-dock Route Guidance2 - Start the trip with a suggested path Plotter Sync1 - Allows compatible chartplotter owners to transfer routes and markers, update chart layers, and more Community Edits - Get useful local knowledge from edits made by users of the Navionics Boating app on a compatible smart device Advanced Map Options1 - Customize the view to focus on the details that matter most SonarChartTM Live Mapping3 - Watch new 1' personal HD bathymetry maps develop in real-time as the boat moves along the water (it appears as an additional layer over the map, while it also gets stored on the device for future use) High-Resolution Relief Shading1 - Get an easy-to-interpret, clearer view of the bottom structure Satellite Imagery with SonarChart Shading Overlay - Experience an enhanced awareness above and below the waterline Sonar Imagery1 - View bottom hardness clearly and in a contrasting color Aerial Photos - Get a better sense of your surroundings 3D View - Adjust the perspective of your chart view to highlight key features and enhance awareness Compatibility: Check the compatibility of Platinum+ content and features with a GPS chartplotter Technical Specifications: Format: SD/MSD Card In the Box: SD/MSD Card 1Subscription not required for the SonarChart Live mapping feature on some chartplotter models; requires the latest chartplotter firmware release. 2Dock-to-dock Route Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations. *Sold as an Individual

Platinum+ NPSA012R - Brazil Get the world’s No. 1 choice in marine mapping - with the best, most up-to-date Navionics+ cartography on a compatible chartplotter.  For offshore or inland waters, this all-in-one solution offers detail-rich integrated mapping of coastal waters, lakes, rivers, and more. Get SonarChart™ 1’ (0.5 meters) HD bathymetry maps and advanced features such as dock-to-dock route guidance technology, live mapping, and Plotter Sync to provide wireless access to daily updates. The Navionics Chart Installer software also ensures the freshest chart data every time. Navionics dock-to-dock route guidance solutions suggest a path to follow through channels, inlets, marina entrances, and more. Multiple shading options aid in shallow-water navigation and make it easy to highlight a target depth range for the best fishing spots. Navionics Platinum+™ charts include all the content of Navionics®+ cartography, with integrated offshore and inland mapping, 42,000+ lakes and additional viewing options for relief shading, satellite imagery with SonarChart shading overlay, 3D perspective view, aerial photos, and more. Chart Code: NPSA012R Coverage Area: Detailed coverage of the coast of Brazil. Also including the Amazon River from Benjamin Constant to the Atlantic Ocean. Features: Coastal Content - Offers detail-rich integrated mapping of coastal waters, lakes, rivers, and more Inland Content - 44,000+ lakes Detailed Nautical Charts - Comprehensive charts are derived from multiple officials, government, and private sources, displayed in a familiar look and feel Daily Updates - Up to 5,000 daily updates to the charts give the most accurate, most current Navionics data available Dock-to-dock Route Guidance2 - Start the trip with a suggested path Plotter Sync1 - Allows compatible chartplotter owners to transfer routes and markers, update chart layers, and more Community Edits - Get useful local knowledge from edits made by users of the Navionics Boating app on a compatible smart device Advanced Map Options1 - Customize the view to focus on the details that matter most SonarChartTM Live Mapping3 - Watch new 1' personal HD bathymetry maps develop in real-time as the boat moves along the water (it appears as an additional layer over the map, while it also gets stored on the device for future use) High-Resolution Relief Shading1 - Get an easy-to-interpret, clearer view of the bottom structure Satellite Imagery with SonarChart Shading Overlay - Experience an enhanced awareness above and below the waterline Aerial Photos - Get a better sense of your surroundings 3D View - Adjust the perspective of your chart view to highlight key features and enhance awareness Compatibility: Check the compatibility of Platinum+ content and features with a GPS chartplotter Technical Specifications: Format: SD/MSD Card In the Box: SD/MSD Card 1Subscription not required for the SonarChart Live mapping feature on some chartplotter models; requires the latest chartplotter firmware release. 2Dock-to-dock Route Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations. *Sold as an Individual

Garmin Navionics+™ NSUS007R U.S. East Get the world’s No. 1 choice in the marine mapping (based on 2020 reported sales) — with the best, most up-to-date Navionics®+ cartography on your compatible chartplotter. For offshore or inland waters, this all-in-one solution offers detail-rich integrated mapping of coastal waters, lakes, rivers, and more. Get SonarChart™ 1’ (0.5 meters) HD bathymetry maps, advanced features such as dock-to-dock route guidance technology (depending on chartplotter model), live mapping, and Plotter Sync to provide wireless access to daily updates. The Navionics® Chart Installer software also ensures the freshest chart data every time out. Navionics route guidance solutions give you a suggested dock-to-dock path to follow through channels, inlets, marina entrances, and more. (Route guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.) Multiple shading options aid in shallow water navigation and make it easy to highlight a target depth range for the best fishing spots.  Features: Integrated Garmin and Navionics® content provides exceptional coverage, clarity, and detail in a familiar look and feel Easy access to daily chart updates is available via the Navionics® Chart Installer software or wirelessly via the Plotter Sync feature with the Navionics Boating app (The Plotter Sync feature requires the use of the Navionics Boating app on your compatible smart device with an active subscription of the same area.) Navionics® advanced dock-to-dock route guidance technology uses your boat settings, along with chart data and frequently traveled routes, to calculate a suggested path to follow (Route guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations.) Download the Community Edits content layer to any Navionics® card, and view this valuable, local information — contributed by Navionics Boating app users — on your compatible chartplotter For improved fishing and navigation, SonarChart™ HD bathymetry maps display up to 1’ (0.5 meter) contours, providing a more detailed depiction of bottom structure  Fishing range advanced feature lets you highlight a user-defined target depth range To aid in navigation, the shallow water shading advanced feature highlights depths up to a user-defined level  SonarChart™ Live mapping feature allows boaters to create new personal 1’ HD bathymetry maps that display in real time on the screens of their compatible plotters while navigating Worldwide coverage available Available on microSD™ cards; cartography updates are available via annual renewable subscription (the first year of updates is included) Compatibility Echomap UHD (7/9) Echomap Ultra (10/12) GPSmap 10X2/12X2) GPSmap 12X2 Touch GPSmap 7X2, 9X2, 12X2 Plus GPSmap 7X3/9X3/12X3 GPSmap 8400/8600 GPSmap 8700 Black Box

Navionics+ NSEU081R - Baltic Sea, East Coast - Marine Chart  Get the world’s No. 1 choice in the marine mapping with the best, most up-to-date Navionics®+ cartography on your compatible chartplotter.  Featuring vibrant colors, a streamlined interface and combined coastal/inland content with a popular Navionics® style color palette, Garmin Navionics+ cartography makes it easy to plot your course.  Multiple shading options aid in shallow water navigation and make it easy to highlight a target depth range for the best fishing spots.   Fully customizable with various chart layers, overlay combinations and up to 10 color-shaded target depth ranges to scope out the best fishing spots. When you purchase a new Garmin Navionics+ or Garmin Navionics Vision+ cartography product, a one-year subscription is included.   Chart Code - NSEU081R Coverage Area:  Coastal coverage of the Baltic Sea coasts of Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia from the German border to Narva-Jõesuu, EE and the lakes and rivers of Poland, Belarus and the Baltic States. Coverage includes the Gulf of Riga, the Szczecin, Vistula and Kurshskiy Lagoons, the islands of Gotland, Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, the Oder, Vistula, Bug, Neman, Emajõgi and Daugava Rivers, Lakes Peipus, Pihkva and Vörtsjäve, the Masurian District Lakes including Lake Jeziorak, Lake Lanskie and Lake Sniardwy and Lakes Snudy/Strusto, Miastra, Batorino, Lukomshoye and Selyava in Belarus. Ports include Tallinn, Estonia; Riga, Latvia; Gydnia and Gdansk, Poland and Kaliningrad, Russia. Features: All-in-one Map Solution - Access detail-rich mapping of coastal features, lakes, rivers and more.  Integrated Garmin and Navionics® content offers coverage for boaters worldwide.  Daily Chart Updates - Charts are constantly being enhanced with new and amended content — as many as 5,000 updates are made every day.  The one-year included subscription gives you access to daily chart updates via the ActiveCaptain app.  Auto Guidance+ Technology - Combining the best of Garmin and Navionics automatic routing features, built-in Auto Guidance+ technology1 gives you a suggested dock-to-dock path to follow through channels, inlets, marina entrances and more.  Depth Range Shading - High-resolution depth range shading lets you select up to 10 color-shaded options and view your designated target depths at a glance.  Up to 1' Contours - For improved fishing and navigation, up to 1' contours provide a clear depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals, harbors, marinas and more.  Shallow Water Shading - To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, this feature allows for shading at a user-defined depth.  ActiveCaptain Community - Community-sourced content provides useful POIs, such as marinas, anchorages, hazards, businesses and more. Get recommendations from boaters with firsthand experience of the local environment.  Compatibility: Check the compatibility of Garmin Navionics+ content and features with your GPS chartplotter. Technical Specifications: Format - MicroSD/SD Card In the Box: SD/MSD Card 1Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations  *Sold as an Individual  

Navionics Vision+™ NVUS011R Canada North Featuring vibrant colors, a streamlined interface, and combined coastal/inland content with a popular Navionics® style color palette, Garmin Navionics+ cartography makes it easy to plot courses with the world’s No. 1 name in marine mapping. microSD™/SD™ format Navigate with the best offshore and inland lake coverage for a Garmin chartplotter Customize the view with various chart layers and overlay combinations With the included one-year subscription, access daily updates via the ActiveCaptain® smart-device app Auto Guidance+™ technology2 lets users navigate with suggested dock-to-dock routings Select up to 10 color-shaded target depth ranges to scope out the best fishing spots Save money by renewing the subscription — and continue accessing daily updates plus new content downloads Coverage Coverage of northern, coastal, and inland Canada, including the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and northern Quebec. Includes major bodies of water such as Hudson Bay, Hudson Strait, Northwestern Passage, and inland lakes. All-In-One Map Solution for Garmin Chartplotters Access detail-rich mapping of coastal features, lakes, rivers, and more. Integrated Garmin and Navionics® content offers coverage for boaters worldwide. Daily Chart Updates Charts are constantly being enhanced with new and amended content — as many as 5,000 updates are made every day. The one-year subscription includes access to daily chart updates via the ActiveCaptain app. Auto Guidance+ Technology Combining the best of Garmin and Navionics automatic routing features, built-in Auto Guidance+ technology2 gives users a suggested dock-to-dock path to follow through channels, inlets, marina entrances, and more. Depth Range Shading High-resolution depth range shading lets users select up to 10 color-shaded options and view the designated target depths at a glance. Up to 1’ Contours For improved fishing and navigation, up to 1' contours provide a clear depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals, harbors, marinas, and more. Shallow Water Shading To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, this feature allows for shading at a user-defined depth. ActiveCaptain Community Community-sourced content provides useful POIs, such as marinas, anchorages, hazards, businesses, and more. Get recommendations from boaters with firsthand experience of the local environment. Add Premium Features with Garmin Navionics Vision+ Mapping Solutions High-Resolution Relief Shading This downloadable shading feature4 combines color and shadow to give users an easier-to-interpret, clearer view of the bottom structure than contour lines alone. High-Resolution Satellite Imagery Downloadable high-resolution satellite imagery4 provides superior situational awareness. Aerial Photography Crystal-clear aerial and surface photos of ports, marinas, bridges, docks, boat ramps, dams, and navigational landmarks provide a better sense of the surroundings above the waterline. 3D Fisheye View This underwater perspective shows a 3D representation of the bottom and contours as seen from below the waterline. Interface with sonar data for a customized view. 3D Marinereye View This view provides a 3D representation of the surrounding area, both above and below the waterline. Dynamic Lake Level Adjust the maps to the lake’s current water levels to see if spots are accessible or too shallow to explore. 1Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations 2Subscription required; a one-year subscription, which is included with the purchase of the Navionics Vision+ mapping solution, lets users access daily chart updates and download additional content or premium features included with the cartography product

The possible invasion of the Asian Carp into the Great Lakes from the Chicago shipping canal will have the attention of Great Lakes mayors meeting ironically in Chicago today. Mike Simonson reports.   Closing the Chicago canal, even with its dire impact on shipping, will be discussed. Superior Mayor Dave Ross says it has to be considered, especially since Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm is considering legal action to close the Chicago Canal. "It is a desperate attempt to keep the Asian Carp from invading the Great Lakes but you have to respect Governor Granholm saying 'Wait a minute. Let's look at whether the Chicago Canal now, its befefits outweigh the risks to the Great Lakes."   Toronto Mayor David Miller agrees the situation is dire but believes Great Lakes mayors will unite to find a solution. He says they have to.   "The Asian Carp is a very serious threat to the fisheries of the Great Lakes. It cannot be overstated. If the carp get into the Great Lakes and they're not very far away, they're a predator and they will destroy the fisheries. They will destroy the biodiversity." Great Lakes Cities Initiative Director David Ullrich says the meeting might lead to common ground with other solutions to keep the carp out.   "Everything has the potential to be derisive. I don't think this one does. That is one of a number of options that have to be looked at."   Meanwhile, the Asian Carp Rapid Response Workgroup has finished testing a canal upstream from the Chicago Canal where carp DNA was found. They say no Asian Carp was found in the O'Brien Lock, while one Bighead Asian Carp was discovered last week in the Chicago shipping canal.   Asian carp raises fear and loathing on Great Lakes By JOHN FLESHER (AP) – 12 hours ago TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — After nearly four decades as a fishing guide on the Great Lakes, Pat Chrysler has seen enough damage from invasive species to fear what giant, ravenous Asian carp could do to the nation's largest bodies of freshwater. "It's like introducing piranhas to the Great Lakes," Chrysler said from South Bass Island in Lake Erie, which teems with walleye, perch and other fish that draw anglers from near and far.   Federal and state officials are mounting a desperate, last-ditch effort to prevent the marauding carp from breaching an electrical barrier and slipping into the Great Lakes from the Mississippi River. Michigan is drawing up a lawsuit demanding the closing of shipping locks on a waterway that links the lakes with the Mississippi. And last week, Illinois officials poisoned a six-mile stretch of a canal to wipe out any of the carp. The prospect of a carp invasion alarms environmentalists and people whose livelihoods depend on a strong fishing and tourism economy, from charter boat skippers to those who sell bait and tackle, rent personal watercraft and operate lakefront restaurants and motels. The Great Lakes fishing industry alone is valued at $7 billion a year.   "I'm afraid they can wipe us out in a hurry," said Jim Conder, a charter boat operator on Michigan's St. Joseph River, which flows into Lake Michigan. "We need to spend all we can to keep them out."   Over the years, parasitic sea lampreys, zebra mussels and other invasive species have killed trout and birds, left prized salmon and whitefish skinnier, and done other damage to the lakes.   Now, many fear that the despised Asian carp, which can reach 4 feet long and weigh up to 100 pounds, will wreak havoc, too — not by attacking native fish, but starving them out by gobbling up plankton.   The carp were imported from Asia to cleanse fish ponds and sewage lagoons in the Deep South but escaped into the Mississippi and have been working their way north since the 1970s.   Much is unknown about what will happen — and how quickly — if they conquer the Great Lakes. But the carp's ability to take over is evident in places like the Illinois River, where it has caused native fish such as gizzard shad and bigmouth buffalo to go hungry. They are also apparently spooked by the sound of motors and have a nasty habit of leaping from the water like missiles and colliding with boaters with bone-breaking force. Steve Munton of Fulton County, Ill., said Asian carp tore his nets, and one jumper knocked his pet Labrador out cold. "They're nuts," he said.   Tavern manager Betty DeFord of Bath, Ill., recalled a battle with soaring carp during an excursion on a 16-foot craft about five years ago. "They just about swamped us. They were like flying torpedoes," she said. "We were hitting them with a broom, boat oars, anything."   Afterward, DeFord's family established the Redneck Fishing Tournament "to get those carp out so we can take back the river." But their population explosion continues. Fishing for Asian carp isn't an attractive option for many anglers. Salmon are fighters and fun to pursue, while the carp have small mouths and aren't inclined to bite at baited hooks. Also, most Americans would much rather eat salmon, walleye or whitefish. While Asian carp's defenders say their meat is tasty, they are quite bony.   Mike Schafer, owner of a processing plant in Thomson, Ill., sells about 100,000 pounds a week for human consumption overseas or conversion into fertilizer. "We're the only country in the world that looks at a carp as a trash fish," he said.   For now, the carp are being kept at bay by an electric barrier in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, part of the waterway linking the Mississippi with the Great Lakes. The barrier emits electric pulses to scare off approaching carp and gives a non-lethal jolt if they don't take the hint.   Critics, including environmentalists and Michigan officials, questioned the electricity's effectiveness after Asian carp DNA was found past the barrier this fall. Some want to sever the century-old, manmade route between the Mississippi and the lakes — a proposal strongly opposed by tug and barge companies that haul millions of tons of iron ore, coal, grain, scrap metal and other cargo on the waterway. Even if a few Asian carp reach the lakes, "it's not the end of the game yet," said Phil Moy, a researcher with the University of Wisconsin. In fact, a few have turned up in Lakes Erie and Michigan over the past couple of decades but apparently didn't reproduce. To gain a foothold, they would have to multiply in large numbers. And U.S. Geological Survey biologist Duane Chapman said it could take years — even decades — for carp to bring ruin to valuable species such as salmon and whitefish. "Will they grow and reproduce enough to be a huge player in the ecology? Can't say for sure," he said. "If they are successful, I can't think of a positive outcome." Associated Press reporter Jim Suhr in St. Louis contributed to this story.     Keeping You Informed  

Navionics Vision+ NVAF001R - Africa, East - Marine Chart  Get the world’s No. 1 choice in the marine mapping with the best, most up-to-date Navionics®+ cartography on your compatible chartplotter.  Featuring vibrant colors, a streamlined interface and combined coastal/inland content with a popular Navionics® style color palette, Garmin Navionics+ cartography makes it easy to plot your course.  Multiple shading options aid in shallow water navigation and make it easy to highlight a target depth range for the best fishing spots.   Fully customizable with various chart layers, overlay combinations and up to 10 color-shaded target depth ranges to scope out the best fishing spots. When you purchase a new Garmin Navionics+ or Garmin Navionics Vision+ cartography product, a one-year subscription is included.   Chart Code - NVAF001R Coverage Area:  Coastal coverage of the east coast of Africa from Maputo Bay to the Horn of Africa, Zanzibar, Madagascar, Mauritius, Reunion and the Seychelles. Coverage includes the ports of Maputo, Mozambique; Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Mombasa, Kenya.  Features: All-in-one Map Solution - Access detail-rich mapping of coastal features, lakes, rivers and more.  Integrated Garmin and Navionics® content offers coverage for boaters worldwide.  Daily Chart Updates - Charts are constantly being enhanced with new and amended content — as many as 5,000 updates are made every day.  The one-year included subscription gives you access to daily chart updates via the ActiveCaptain app.  Auto Guidance+ Technology - Combining the best of Garmin and Navionics automatic routing features, built-in Auto Guidance+ technology1 gives you a suggested dock-to-dock path to follow through channels, inlets, marina entrances and more.  Depth Range Shading - High-resolution depth range shading lets you select up to 10 color-shaded options and view your designated target depths at a glance.  Up to 1' Contours - For improved fishing and navigation, up to 1' contours provide a clear depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals, harbors, marinas and more.  Shallow Water Shading - To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, this feature allows for shading at a user-defined depth.  ActiveCaptain Community - Community-sourced content provides useful POIs, such as marinas, anchorages, hazards, businesses and more. Get recommendations from boaters with firsthand experience of the local environment.  High Resolution Satellite Imagery - Downloadable high-resolution satellite imagery provides superior situational awareness.  Aerial Photography - Crystal-clear aerial and surface photos of ports, marinas, bridges, docks, boat ramps, dams and navigational landmarks provide a better sense of your surroundings above the waterline.  3D Fisheye View - This underwater perspective shows 3D representation of bottom and contours as seen from below the waterline. Interface with sonar data for a customized view.  3D Marinereye View - This view provides a 3D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline.  Dynamic Lake Level - Adjust your maps to the lake’s current water levels to see if spots are accessible or too shallow to explore.  Compatibility: Check the compatibility of Garmin Navionics+ content and features with your GPS chartplotter. Technical Specifications: Format - MicroSD/SD Card In the Box: SD/MSD Card 1Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations  *Sold as an Individual  

Governors Applaud Historic Action to Protect the Lakes   Chicago, Illinois—The Great Lakes Governors today applauded President George W. Bush for signing a joint resolution of Congress providing consent to the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact.  The President's action marks the final step in the Compact's approval process thus enabling these historic protections to become law.   In December 2005, following a nearly five-year negotiation, the Governors of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin reached agreement on the Compact.  The Compact provides a comprehensive management framework for achieving sustainable water use and resource protection.  The eight Great Lakes States reached a similar, good faith, agreement with Ontario and Québec in 2005, which the Provinces are using to amend their existing water programs for greater regional consistency. During 2007 and 2008, each of the eight Great Lakes State legislatures ratified the Compact.  Legislative approval was completed by the U.S. Senate on August 1, 2008, and by the U.S. House of Representatives on September 23, 2008.   Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, Council of Great Lakes Governors Chair, said, “I applaud President Bush for his action.  Together, we have taken a major step to protect the Great Lakes.  I am hopeful that this historic cooperation will enable us to accelerate our future efforts.” Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm said, "I thank the President today for signing the Great Lakes Compact into law.  His support ensures that the Great Lakes will remain a protected national treasure for years to come." New York Governor David Paterson said, "I thank President Bush for carrying out the will of Congress and signing this important piece of legislation.  I proudly announced the state legislation, earlier this year, that added New York State to the Great Lakes Compact.  The Compact will ensure that harmful water diversions are controlled and the Great Lakes ecosystem is protected for future generations." The Compact includes the following points: Economic development will be fostered through sustainable use and responsible management of Basin waters. In general, there will be a ban on new diversions of water from the Basin but limited exceptions could be allowed in communities near the Basin when rigorous standards are met. Communities that apply for an exception will have a clear, predictable decision making process; standards to be met; and, opportunities to appeal decisions.  These processes and standards do not exist under current law. The States will use a consistent standard to review proposed uses of Basin water.  The States will have flexibility regarding their water management programs and how to apply this standard. Regional goals and objectives for water conservation and efficiency will be developed, and they will be reviewed every five years.  Each State will develop and implement a water conservation and efficiency program that may be voluntary or mandatory. There is a strong commitment to continued public involvement in the implementation of the Compact. A broad, bi-partisan consensus has been built in support of the Compact.  The Compact was developed in collaboration with regional partners who have also played a key role in its implementation.  Members of Congress, Mayors, local government officials and stakeholders have all been instrumental.  The Great Lakes are a national treasure—important to our nation and the world as both an environmental and economic asset.  Our national economy depends on the Great Lakes for industrial uses, hydropower, maritime commerce, agricultural irrigation and many other uses.  The Great Lakes are also a globally unique and important environmental resource.  The Compact will ensure that the Lakes are used sustainably in order to continue to provide benefits to us all.    Additional information is available at www.cglg.org. 

 Navionics Vision+™ NVUS013R Canada, West & Alaska Featuring vibrant colors, a streamlined interface, and combined coastal/inland content with a popular Navionics® style color palette, Garmin Navionics+ cartography makes it easy to plot courses with the world’s No. 1 name in marine mapping. microSD™/SD™ format Navigate with the best offshore and inland lake coverage for a Garmin chartplotter Customize the view with various chart layers and overlay combinations With the included one-year subscription, access daily updates via the ActiveCaptain® smart-device app Auto Guidance+™ technology2 lets users navigate with suggested dock-to-dock routings Select up to 10 color-shaded target depth ranges to scope out the best fishing spots Save money by renewing the subscription — and continue accessing daily updates plus new content downloads Coverage Detailed coverage of coastal and inland waterways of western Canada and Alaska. Coverage includes Vancouver Island, Puget Sound, and the Aleutian Islands. All-In-One Map Solution for Garmin Chartplotters Access detail-rich mapping of coastal features, lakes, rivers, and more. Integrated Garmin and Navionics® content offers coverage for boaters worldwide. Daily Chart Updates Charts are constantly being enhanced with new and amended content — as many as 5,000 updates are made every day. The one-year subscription includes access to daily chart updates via the ActiveCaptain app. Auto Guidance+ Technology Combining the best of Garmin and Navionics automatic routing features, built-in Auto Guidance+ technology2 gives users a suggested dock-to-dock path to follow through channels, inlets, marina entrances, and more. Depth Range Shading High-resolution depth range shading lets users select up to 10 color-shaded options and view the designated target depths at a glance. Up to 1’ Contours For improved fishing and navigation, up to 1' contours provide a clear depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals, harbors, marinas, and more. Shallow Water Shading To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, this feature allows for shading at a user-defined depth. ActiveCaptain Community Community-sourced content provides useful POIs, such as marinas, anchorages, hazards, businesses, and more. Get recommendations from boaters with firsthand experience of the local environment. Add Premium Features with Garmin Navionics Vision+ Mapping Solutions High-Resolution Relief Shading This downloadable shading feature4 combines color and shadow to give users an easier-to-interpret, clearer view of the bottom structure than contour lines alone. High-Resolution Satellite Imagery Downloadable high-resolution satellite imagery4 provides superior situational awareness. Aerial Photography Crystal-clear aerial and surface photos of ports, marinas, bridges, docks, boat ramps, dams, and navigational landmarks provide a better sense of the surroundings above the waterline. 3D Fisheye View This underwater perspective shows a 3D representation of the bottom and contours as seen from below the waterline. Interface with sonar data for a customized view. 3D Marinereye View This view provides a 3D representation of the surrounding area, both above and below the waterline. Dynamic Lake Level Adjust the maps to the lake’s current water levels to see if spots are accessible or too shallow to explore. 1Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations 2Subscription required; a one-year subscription, which is included with the purchase of the Navionics Vision+ mapping solution, lets users access daily chart updates and download additional content or premium features included with the cartography product

The Great Lakes governors want answers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Coast Guard as to why they have not switched on the new $9 million electric fish barrier designed to keep the dreaded Asian carp from invading the lakes. The barrier was finished more than two years ago, but federal officials in charge of the project won't activate it because of worries about the danger the electrified water could pose to barge operators traveling along the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. The only thing now standing between the Great Lakes and the leaping, filter-feeding fish that can grow to 100 pounds is a smaller electric barrier. That barrier was intended to be only a temporary solution to a fish invasion that biologists say could destroy what's left of the lakes' ecological integrity and multibillion-dollar fishing and tourist industries. The smaller barrier was recently refurbished, but studies show it is not strong enough to stop juvenile fish from swimming into the Great Lakes, because smaller fish are less affected by the barrier's electrical current. The new barrier is designed to shoot significantly more electricity into the canal, which is an artificial link between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River basin. The Journal Sentinel reported last month that nearly $1 million of the $9 million spent so far on the new barrier has gone into testing and projects to make the device safer for barge operators, yet neither the Army Corps nor the Coast Guard can say when, or if, they will know enough to allow the barrier to operate. Members of the panel that helped conceive and design the new barrier say they feel left out of some of the safety discussion the Corps and Coast Guard have been having with the barge industry. Barge industry leaders have said they would like to see the contraption removed and replaced with something they consider safer, such as a barrier that shoots bubbles or noise into the water. Impatience with pace The governors acknowledge there have been safety concerns with the barrier, but they have grown tired of waiting for the green light. The fish are within about 45 miles of Lake Michigan, a distance biologists say they could easily cover in just a couple of days if they decide to continue their swim north. The carp were imported from Asia to Arkansas more than three decades ago and escaped their government containment ponds soon thereafter. They have been migrating toward the Great Lakes since, and have already overwhelmed stretches of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. "While we recognize there are safety concerns related to the barrier, these concerns must be more quickly assessed and resolved," Gov. Jim Doyle wrote Friday on behalf of the Council of Great Lakes Governors to Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff. "We therefore ask you to provide us with a detailed work plan and timeline to complete barrier construction and testing, and then begin operation at full capacity as soon as possible." The worry is the electrified water could send sparks between barges, some of which carry flammable materials. There are also concerns about what would happen if a person fell overboard in the barrier zone, which covers about a half-mile of canal in far southwest suburban Chicago. Rules were enacted that require life jackets and prohibit barges from stopping and hitching or unhitching in the barrier zone after sparking was reported near the temporary barrier in 2005. No arcing has since been reported. Efforts on Friday to reach the Coast Guard and Army Corps officials in charge of the project were unsuccessful. Barrier advocates who have been meeting with the Coast Guard and Army Corps on the safety issues say the slow pace of progress is unacceptable. "I'm the one who attends these meetings for the Great Lakes sport fishing and boating communities, and I've had it up to my eyeballs with all the bureaucracy I'm forced to participate in," said Dan Thomas, president of the Great Lakes Sport Fishing Council. "Listening to all the pandering and excuses that go on, it's almost like they've given up." Phil Moy is a former Corps employee who now works for the University of Wisconsin's Sea Grant Institute and is co-chairman of the panel of scientists, government employees and Great Lakes advocates that has been advising the Corps on the barrier. He says the attention the Journal Sentinel gave the issue last month opened some eyes. "I think people were pretty much thinking everything was going along quite well, and that article certainly raised some concerns," said Moy. "So people are responding. They have renewed interest in the project. That's good." By DAN EGAN

Navionics Vision+ NVEU079R - Sweden, Southeast - Marine Chart  Get the world’s No. 1 choice in the marine mapping with the best, most up-to-date Navionics®+ cartography on your compatible chartplotter.  Featuring vibrant colors, a streamlined interface and combined coastal/inland content with a popular Navionics® style color palette, Garmin Navionics+ cartography makes it easy to plot your course.  Multiple shading options aid in shallow water navigation and make it easy to highlight a target depth range for the best fishing spots.   Fully customizable with various chart layers, overlay combinations and up to 10 color-shaded target depth ranges to scope out the best fishing spots. When you purchase a new Garmin Navionics+ or Garmin Navionics Vision+ cartography product, a one-year subscription is included.   Chart Code - NVEU079R Coverage Area: Detailed coverage of the south and east coasts of Sweden from Helsingborg to Sundsvall including Trelleborg, Nykoping, Stockholm, Norrtalje, Karlsborg and the southwest tip of Finland including Turku.  Coverage includes the islands of Oland, Gotland and Åland; Lakes Vänern, Vättern, Sommen, Siljan, Runn, Fryken and Helgasjön; the lower Dalälven from Gysinge to Söderfors; the Göta Kanal and the Strömsholms Kanal to Smedjebacken. Features: All-in-one Map Solution - Access detail-rich mapping of coastal features, lakes, rivers and more.  Integrated Garmin and Navionics® content offers coverage for boaters worldwide.  Daily Chart Updates - Charts are constantly being enhanced with new and amended content — as many as 5,000 updates are made every day.  The one-year included subscription gives you access to daily chart updates via the ActiveCaptain app.  Auto Guidance+ Technology - Combining the best of Garmin and Navionics automatic routing features, built-in Auto Guidance+ technology1 gives you a suggested dock-to-dock path to follow through channels, inlets, marina entrances and more.  Depth Range Shading - High-resolution depth range shading lets you select up to 10 color-shaded options and view your designated target depths at a glance.  Up to 1' Contours - For improved fishing and navigation, up to 1' contours provide a clear depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals, harbors, marinas and more.  Shallow Water Shading - To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, this feature allows for shading at a user-defined depth.  ActiveCaptain Community - Community-sourced content provides useful POIs, such as marinas, anchorages, hazards, businesses and more. Get recommendations from boaters with firsthand experience of the local environment.  High Resolution Satellite Imagery - Downloadable high-resolution satellite imagery provides superior situational awareness.  Aerial Photography - Crystal-clear aerial and surface photos of ports, marinas, bridges, docks, boat ramps, dams and navigational landmarks provide a better sense of your surroundings above the waterline.  3D Fisheye View - This underwater perspective shows 3D representation of bottom and contours as seen from below the waterline. Interface with sonar data for a customized view.  3D Marinereye View - This view provides a 3D representation of the surrounding area both above and below the waterline.  Dynamic Lake Level - Adjust your maps to the lake’s current water levels to see if spots are accessible or too shallow to explore.  Compatibility: Check the compatibility of Garmin Navionics+ content and features with your GPS chartplotter. Technical Specifications: Format - MicroSD/SD Card In the Box: SD/MSD Card 1Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations  *Sold as an Individual

Navionics+ NSAF630L - Africa & Middle East - Marine Chart  Get the world’s No. 1 choice in the marine mapping with the best, most up-to-date Navionics®+ cartography on your compatible chartplotter.  Featuring vibrant colors, a streamlined interface and combined coastal/inland content with a popular Navionics® style color palette, Garmin Navionics+ cartography makes it easy to plot your course.  Multiple shading options aid in shallow water navigation and make it easy to highlight a target depth range for the best fishing spots.   Fully customizable with various chart layers, overlay combinations and up to 10 color-shaded target depth ranges to scope out the best fishing spots. When you purchase a new Garmin Navionics+ or Garmin Navionics Vision+ cartography product, a one-year subscription is included.   Chart Code - NSAF630L Coverage Area: Coastal coverage of the coast of Africa from Tripoli, Libya thru the Red Sea and around the Cape to Dakar, Senegal including the Suez Canal and the Levant, the coast of the Arabian Peninsula, the Persian Gulf, Madagascar, Socotra, Zanzibar, Reunion, Mauritius, the Seychelles, the Comoros, the Prince Edward Islands, Tristan de Cunha, St Helena Island, Ascension Island, the Cape Verde Islands, Malta and Cyprus. Coverage of ports such as Alexandria, Egypt; Djibouti; Manama, Bahrain; Dubai; Cape Town, South Africa and Lagos, Nigeria are included.  Features: All-in-one Map Solution - Access detail-rich mapping of coastal features, lakes, rivers and more.  Integrated Garmin and Navionics® content offers coverage for boaters worldwide.  Daily Chart Updates - Charts are constantly being enhanced with new and amended content — as many as 5,000 updates are made every day.  The one-year included subscription gives you access to daily chart updates via the ActiveCaptain app.  Auto Guidance+ Technology - Combining the best of Garmin and Navionics automatic routing features, built-in Auto Guidance+ technology1 gives you a suggested dock-to-dock path to follow through channels, inlets, marina entrances and more.  Depth Range Shading - High-resolution depth range shading lets you select up to 10 color-shaded options and view your designated target depths at a glance.  Up to 1' Contours - For improved fishing and navigation, up to 1' contours provide a clear depiction of bottom structure for improved fishing charts and enhanced detail in swamps, canals, harbors, marinas and more.  Shallow Water Shading - To give a clear picture of shallow waters to avoid, this feature allows for shading at a user-defined depth.  ActiveCaptain Community - Community-sourced content provides useful POIs, such as marinas, anchorages, hazards, businesses and more. Get recommendations from boaters with firsthand experience of the local environment.  Compatibility: Check the compatibility of Garmin Navionics+ content and features with your GPS chartplotter. Technical Specifications: Format - MicroSD/SD Card In the Box: SD/MSD Card 1Auto Guidance+ is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe navigation operations  *Sold as an Individual