September 22, 2014

Shorewood, Minn. — Christmas Lake is the first lake ever to be treated with a new treatment designed to kill off zebra mussels. The lake’s public boat ramp was closed down shortly after the invasive mussels were discovered at the boat ramp in the middle of August, and, in an attempt to curb the infestation,

Albany — New state regulations designed to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species have gone into effect. The regulations are the latest step in the state’s efforts to combat invasive species and were developed by DEC in cooperation with the state Department of Agriculture and Markets. The regulations formally went into effect Sept.

Carbondale, Ill. —  Hunters have gone from loving them to hating them: viney and plush plants that provide plenty of cover across fields and woods. Be it honeysuckle, buckthorn or kudzu, most agree things have gotten out of hand. Jumping to the top of the list in recent years is kudzu, a three-leafed weed first

Springfield — Three businesses  from outside Illinois – including a supplier of minnows to bait shops in the state – have been prosecuted for violating DNR laws governing the importation of fish species that can become invasive, or can potentially spread viral hemorrhagic septicemia.  Investigations by the Illinois Conservation Police resulted in fines of nearly $30,000,