Learn about bugs and fish during DuPage River Sampling in Shorewood
The health of our waterways can be determined by the health of the creatures living in them. See how experts conduct a river sampling by testing the waters of the DuPage River in Shorewood on Thursday, July 16 at 10 a.m. along the east shore on Clark Drive.
Hosted by The Conservation Foundation and the Lower DuPage River Watershed Coalition, the water quality monitoring will be conducted by professional crews who will have samples of fish and microinvertebrates, better known as bugs, on hand to see up close.
Kids can see how the experts use special equipment to temporarily shock the fish so they can be caught with a net, identified, measured, and then returned to the river. They'll also explain how these watershed residents help keep the river healthy and will answer questions about the river's condition.
This family-friendly event is free and is a great opportunity for residents to learn how clean streams provide communities with recreational opportunities, increased biodiversity, and an improved quality of life for those living in the water and around it.
The Lower DuPage River Watershed Coalition has implemented a long-term water quality monitoring program in the Lower DuPage River watershed to improve environmental information about these streams for decision-makers.
Baseline monitoring data will be used to select the most effective and economical options for improving water quality in the watershed. Ongoing monitoring will enable the coalition to track progress as improvements are implemented.
Formed in 2012 by local communities and environmental groups, the Lower DuPage River Watershed Coalition works to preserve and enhance water quality in the river and its tributaries.
The Conservation Foundation is one of the region's largest and oldest private conservation organizations, with more than 4,000 members and donors, and more than 500 volunteers who contribute 20,000 hours per year.
Work is focused in DuPage, Kane, Kendall and Will Counties to preserve and restore nature in your neighborhood. Find out more at theconservationfoundation.org.