Asian carp, specifically bighead and silver carp, are non-native fish invading lakes and rivers in the Mississippi River and Great Lakes regions, and negatively impacting native organisms. These fish filter tremendous amounts of small plants and animals (plankton) from the water, thereby reducing the amount of food available to native species. One way to help the Asian carp problem is to eat the fish. This factsheet includes several recipes for Asian carp.

This brochure is a guide to the characteristics and benefits of selected Illinois plants to help home gardeners choose native plants appropriate for site-specific conditions.

This guide features a plant plan that creates year-round interest for people and extends the foraging season for pollinators.

This guide provides a suggested rain garden planting plan.

The HELM is IISG’s newsletter, describing highlights from the program’s outreach, education and research activities.

The HELM is IISG’s newsletter, describing highlights from the program’s outreach, education and research activities.

The HELM is IISG’s newsletter, describing highlights from the program’s outreach, education and research activities.