Illinois Department of Natural Resources News

Invasive Carp Continue Spread In Upper Mississippi Basin

Asian carp

Invasive Carp Continue Spread In Upper Mississippi Basin

May 21, 2018

Scientists were worried in 2013 when they found what seemed to be Asian carp eggs and late-stage embryos in the Upper Mississippi River near Lynxville, Wis.—250 miles north of the… Read More

Throw Another Copi On The Barbie?

June 23, 2022

It’s high summer, the perfect time to hike, camp, fish and throw another copi on the barbie. Wait, what? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has rolled out a $600,000… Read More

Illinois, Michigan Sign Carp Barrier Funding Agreement

January 15, 2021

The governors of Illinois and Michigan have agreed to work jointly to move forward with installing technology at Brandon Road Lock and Dam on the Illinois River to help prevent… Read More

Seneca, Ill., Barge Fleet Faces Opposition

August 15, 2020

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources closed public comments August 10 regarding a proposed 1.6mile-long barge terminal and fleet on the Illinois River. Derek Egan and Illinois & Michigan Oil of Joliet… Read More

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