Meteotsunamis are a tsunami-like wave generated from severe weather impacts on speed and direction of wave movement over a waterbody. These events can result in a localized rise in water levels by as much as 1-2 feet, leading to dangerous rip currents, and lasting minutes to hours. While a true tsunami is much larger, meteotsunamis are more widespread and occur more often. Meteotsunami frequency is realted to both storm frequency and the charactaristics of a waterbody and its coast. In the Great Lakes, they are observed most frequently at sites with the largest harbors posing a sudden threat to beachgoers safety. Many people are unaware of the phenomena and the dangers they produce. While somewhat rare, these events are most common from late spring to early summer and are likely to become more of a concern due to climate change, with increasing frequency and severity of storms in the Great Lakes region.

This brochure provides information about common non-native animal species sold in the aquarium and nursery trades, as well as tips for preventing their spread into native ecosystems.

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This wallet card provides water gardeners a list non-native plant species to avoid using, as well as native alternatives.

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This is a fact-sheet designed to educate community members about the value and utility of unwanted medicine disposal programs.

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This guide features a planting plan focused on natives typically found in Illinois woodland borders. The plan creates year-round interest for homeowners and extends the foraging season for pollinators. Additionally, native plants help soak up rainfall and can be used in rain gardens.

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This guide features a planting plan focused on natives typically found in Illinois woodlands. The plan creates year-round interest for homeowners and extends the foraging season for pollinators. Additionally, native plants help soak up rainfall and can be used in rain gardens.

Alternative Versions

A screen-reader friendly version is available here.

En Español

Jardín del Bosque en español está aquí.
La publicación para un lector de pantalla está disponible aquí.