Invasive plant removal · Illinois

Village of Riverwoods Ecological Cost-Share: Native Planting and Invasive Removal

Run by Village of Riverwoods

OpenLast checked October 17, 2026
What you get
Village reimburses 50% of your cost, up to $2,000 or $4,000 depending on the qualifying program (maximum set by the Village Ecologist for your property)
Maximum
$4,000 per household
Who qualifies
Riverwoods residential property owners whose property the Village Ecologist finds eligible; not all programs suit all properties; invasive plant removal is not eligible for formal landscaped areas.
Where
Riverwoods residential property owners whose property the Village Ecologist finds eligible.
Status
Open. Page current, no funding cap or end date stated.
Type of payment
Cost share
Official program page

What you do

Hire a Village-registered contractor to remove invasive shrubs and plants (buckthorn, burning bush, Japanese barberry, honeysuckle, garlic mustard, etc.), thin select trees, plant native trees and shrubs, seed natives, or do a prescribed burn on your woodland/prairie property.

Requirements

  • In-person Ecological Consultation with the Village Ecologist ($75 fee) required first
  • Permit application $100 per program, non-refundable
  • Work must be done by a Registered contractor
  • Submit paid invoices after completion for Ecologist verification

How to apply

  1. 1Schedule and pay for the Ecological Consultation ($75) via the Village
  2. 2Receive the Ecologist's program summary with maximum reimbursement
  3. 3Apply for one or more cost-share permits ($100 each) and wait for emailed permit
  4. 4Hire a registered contractor and complete the work
  5. 5Submit paid invoices to the Village; Ecologist verifies work and approves reimbursement

Timing and deadlines

Reimbursement typically 4-8 weeks after invoices are submitted

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Combining it with other programs

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Sources

Last checked October 17, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.

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