blog posts U. of I. helps educate Chicago area boaters, shoreline residents on invasive species Aug 27, 2025 10:15 am by Rosalind EssigOutreach Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The new outreach is focused on kayaks, standup paddle boards, and canoes — a shift from past prevention efforts focused on motorized boats like cleaning motors and propellers, said Prairie Reseach Institute researcher Katherine O’Reilly. Share on Facebook Tweet Email