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  • RiverWatch Monitoring – Sangamon River at River Bend Forest Preserve

    River Bend Forest Preserve 1602 MidAmerica Road, Mahomet, IL, United States

    The Illinois RiverWatch Network in partnership with the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy is hosting 2 mentoring sessions in the Sangamon watershed this June. These events are intended to help new RiverWatch volunteers get involved without first attending a training workshop and to help current volunteers get more comfortable with the monitoring methods. Volunteers who participate […]

  • RiverWatch Monitoring – Heron View Forest Preserve

    Volunteers who participate in RiverWatch monitoring will collect macroinvertebrates (water bugs) from the Sangamon River and describe the physical condition of the river habitat to help determine its health. No previous knowledge or experience is necessary. The events are designed for everyone, whether they have a biology degree or simply want to understand their local […]

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    Mussel Survey – Nettie Hart Memorial Woods

    Nettie Hart Mememorial Woods 2439 County Road 550 East, Dewey, IL, United States

    The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch are entering year 5 of our 10 study of freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us for one or all four opportunities to be a community scientist! Duties include collecting, tagging, measuring, and photographing the mussels. Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as old […]

  • Mussel Survey – Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve

    Izaak Walton Cabin 679 Senna Drive, Mahomet, IL

    The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch are entering year 5 of our 10 study of freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us for one or all four opportunities to be a community scientist! Duties include collecting, tagging, measuring, and photographing the mussels. Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as old […]

  • Mussel Survey – River Bend Forest Preserve

    River Bend Forest Preserve 1602 MidAmerica Road, Mahomet, IL, United States

    The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch are entering year 5 of our 10 study of freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us for one or all four opportunities to be a community scientist! Duties include collecting, tagging, measuring, and photographing the mussels. Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as old […]

  • Mussel Survey – Allerton Park

    Allerton Park 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL, United States

    The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch are entering year 5 of our 10 study of freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us for one or all four opportunities to be a community scientist! Duties include collecting, tagging, measuring, and photographing the mussels. Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as old […]