Mussel Survey

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

Mussel Survey  involves collecting mussels from the river bottom, tagging, weighing, measuring, and photographing them before returning them to the transect in which they were found. See more details about participating on our Citizen Science Page. If you are interested in this event or if you have additional questions, please contact Bruce Colravy at citizenscience@sangamonriver.org.

Mussel Monitoring

Shady Rest Park 3FV9+4M Monticello, Illinois, Monticello, IL

The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch continue our long-term collaboration to study freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us to help collect, tag, and measure mussels. Join […]

Mussel Monitoring

Lodge Park 3C7P+6W, Monticello, IL

The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch continue our long-term collaboration to study freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us to help collect, tag, and measure mussels. Join […]

Mussel Monitoring

Museum of the Grand Prairie 950 N Lombard, Mahomet, IL

The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch continue our long-term collaboration to study freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us to help collect, tag, and measure mussels. Join us for one or all four opportunities to be a citizen scientist! Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as sneakers, that are suitable […]

Mussel Monitoring

Sangamon River Forest Preserve 2797 County Rd 600E, Fisher, IL

The Upper Sangamon River Conservancy and River Watch continue our long-term collaboration to study freshwater mussels in the Sangamon River. Join us to help collect, tag, and measure mussels. Join us for one or all four opportunities to be a citizen scientist! Volunteers should wear clothes and old shoes, such as old sneakers, that are […]