Will renaming carp help control them?
— July 11, 2022Illinois officials this month announced that Asian carp would now be called “copi” in an attempt to make the fish more desirable for eating. Joseph Parkos, the director of the Illinois…
Tag: invasive species
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Non-native invasive species present major threat to ecosystems
— May 10, 2021“Invasive species” is an environmental buzzword right now and for good reason. The estimated price tag of managing the damages caused by invasive species such as the emerald…
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Eureka Lake is full and wildlife is back
— December 26, 2018Less than four months after it was almost completely drained of water, Eureka Lake is full again, and residents are thrilled. “Looked out my window last night and saw lights reflecting…
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Research drones help spot invasive species in Illinois forests
— August 2, 2020The forests of Southern Illinois have a new friend in the fight against invasive species. The University of Illinois Extension Forestry program has taken to the skies to see if drones…
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Alligator gar reintroduction will improve Illinois waterways
— August 9, 2016A program to restock Illinois waterways with the once abundant alligator gar has more to do with improving habitat and sport-fishing opportunities than getting rid of the Asian Carp….
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