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 […]