A bill that supporters said would have moved the state forward on possible solutions and more mitigation on aquatic invasive species failed in a House committee Tuesday. After rejecting a do pass motion on House Bill 1157 that would have applied $50,

By definition, invasive species are harmful in some regard,” says Jacob Barney, a professor of invasive plant ecology at Virginia Tech University. So when we eat them, he adds, “we turn that harm into something positive.

They may be pretty, but invasive shrubs crowd out native plants and ruin local ecosystems in your backyard. Keep these overbearing plants out and decide on a healthier alternative.

Wildlife officials say the multi-year removal effort is showing early signs of success for native fish species living in the Kansas River

Across the U.S., including Illinois, many non-native wildlife species have found their way into new environments, where they can pose a threat to

Across the United States, chefs, anglers, and conservationists are turning invasive plants and animals into dinner, pitching it as a way to protect ecosystems while enjoying a novel meal. The idea sounds elegant in its simplicity: if a species is wreaking havoc,

The tons of carp were removed from the Kansas River over several years, including a record 36,000 pounds of invasive fish in 2025