New Illinois Laws Ban Planting of Invasive Species

A number of new laws recently went into affect in Illinois, with the turning of the year.  The Exotic Weed Act (SB 681/PA 99-0081) adds more than 17 plant types to Illinois Exotic Weed Act, which includes bush honeysuckle, autumn olive, salt cedar, poison hemlock,...

Spotlight: 2016 Pulaski-Alexander Envirothon

The Shawnee RC&D is a proud supporter of the Pulaski-Alexander Envirothon. This annual event challenges area youth to build their knowledge of agriculture and environmental theory. In 2016, teams from Century and Egyptian High Schools tied for the title of...

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