River Runners Paddle

Hazen Bridge 405-449 County Rd 2600 N, Mahomet, IL, United States

The next Sangamon paddle excursion, departs from the Hazen Bridge at 9:30am. We'll take out at Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. The trip is limited to 14 participants. REQUIRED FREE registration opens noon July 26 until filled. Please read our Liability Waiver before filling out the RSVP. You must acknowledge having read and accept […]

Free

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

Adopt-A-Highway

Hen House (former) 700 Eastwood Dr, Mahomet, IL

Please join Upper Sangamon River Conservancy volunteers for our next Adopt-a-Highway cleanup on Saturday, August 17. Our target area is Highway 47 north of Mahomet and the ramps of the I-74 interchange, all of which drains into the Sangamon River. Meet at the former Hen House parking lot at 9:00 a.m.  USRC will provide safety vests, […]

Monthly Meeting

Mahomet Public Library 1702 E Oak St, Mahomet, IL, United States

Monthly Board meeting in the Edgar Room.

Duck Race 2024

East Street Bridge 106 S East Street, Mahomet, IL, United States

The Great Duck Race 2024! Buy Ducks, Win Prizes, and Support USRC! 750 numbered Ducks will enter the Sangamon River. The first four in the funnel are the winners. Ticket holders […]