Breaking down invasive species rules & regulations with Chris Evans

About this episode

The episode discusses invasive species regulations in Illinois with guest Chris Evans.

In this episode of Everyday Environment , hosts Erin and Amy sit down with Chris Evans to break down how invasive species are regulated in Illinois—and why it matters to you. Illinois recently added nine species to the Illinois Exotic Weed Act, making it illegal to buy, sell, or transport them. From the Exotic Weed Act to the Noxious Weed Law, these regulations are designed to slow the spread of invasive species by limiting movement, guiding management priorities, and protecting ecosystems and economies. Tune in to learn what’s changed, how the process works, and what it means for landowners and communities. Resources IL Invasives website New invasive species regulated in 2025 IL Invasive Species Council IL Exotic Weed Act Share your own Everyday Observation Was there something about this topic we didn’t cover? See something cool in nature? Let us know! Send us your question or share your everyday nature observation with us at go.illinois.edu/EEconnect , and we may share it in a future blog or podcast. Questions? We'd love to hear from you! Abigail Garofalo aeg9@illinois.edu , Erin Garrett emedvecz@illinois.edu , Amy Lefringhouse heberlei@illinois.edu Subscribe to our Newsletter…

People in this episode

Hosts: Erin Garrett, Amy Lefringhouse

Guest: Chris Evans

Topics covered

• invasive species
• regulations
• environmental protection
• Illinois
• ecosystems
• land management

Keywords

• invasive species
• Illinois Exotic Weed Act
• Noxious Weed Law
• ecosystems
• landowners
• community impact
• regulations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Illinois Exotic Weed Act, IL Invasive Species Council, IL Invasives

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