Please join Upper Sangamon River Conservancy volunteers for our next Adopt-a-Highway cleanup on Saturday, June 21 at 9:00 a.m. We will clean up the I-74 interchange area at Mahomet exit # 172, which drains directly into the Sangamon River. We will meet in the parking lot at the former location of the Hen House Restaurant. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meeting in the Edgar Room
Join us for an exciting and family-friendly event at Lake of the Woods, brought to you by the Forest Preserves in partnership with the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy. Summer Splash features a variety of activities including fishing, canoeing, kayaking, pedal boats, educational exhibits, live fish with Illinois Department of Natural Resources, live music, and more! […]
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 […]