Road Salt in Urban Streams

Where is the
​road salt?
(community science)

How toxic
​is road salt?

What can we
​do about it?

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Freshwater Mussels

Mussel surveys in the Upper Sangamon River

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Intern Programs

Internships are a great way to find out what you find interesting and exciting (or not!) about any field of work. I've had the chance to mentor several excellent interns.  Find out what some of my interns have been working on!

Recent and Upcoming Events:

May 12, 2025: Completed ACA level 2 canoe skills training

July, 2025:  River Watch staff will be crisscrossing Illinois for RiverWatch Open Labs this month.

July 26, August 9, 16,  and 17, 2025:  These are the dates we have scheduled our mussel monitoring trips in the upper Sangamon River (weather permitting). Backup dates include August 15, 30, and 31

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