Fish are capable of accumulating many toxic substances in excess of 1,000 times the concentrations found in surface waters. The public has expressed concerns on whether fish caught from Corps project waters are safe to consume. It is important that answers to public health concerns be based on substantiated knowledge of toxicants in fish fillets and the public health risks associated with measured toxicant concentrations. This type of information can be used by States and Tribes when considering the issuance of fish consumption advisories. Fish consumption advisories have been issued by States and Tribes for fish caught from certain District project waters within those states. The following are the fish consumption advisories that have been issued for District project waters as of January 1, 2012.