What Fish Are in Illinois Rivers?
August 11, 2022
Healthy rivers and streams abound with life. Here’s a look at five fish living in waterways in northeastern Illinois.
Healthy rivers and streams abound with life. Here’s a look at five fish living in waterways in northeastern Illinois.
Pick up the poop every time, everywhere! When walking your dog, come prepared with bags and always throw the waste into a garbage bin.
Ever wonder how fish make it through our cold winters? Fish have several strategies to slow down and survive the winter.
Anti-icing is a proactive approach to clearing snow and ice. Liquid deicers are sprayed on the roads before a storm.
Salt works by lowering the freezing point of water, causing ice to melt even when the temperature is below water’s normal freezing point.
Different kinds of dragonflies have their own method for surviving (or avoiding) cold northern Illinois winters.
Leaf collection and street cleaning, especially right before it rains, can dramatically reduce the amount of nutrients entering rivers.
The nutrients in leaves can nourish your lawn and garden. Learn a few ways to use leaves a resource this fall.
Many flying insects, like dragonflies and mosquitos, spend the first part of their lives in the water before turning into flying adults.
How can you tell if a body of water is healthy? Take a look at its chemical, physical and biological features!
Dams cause a few problems for our complex river systems, including poor water quality and blockage of fish passage.
When managed well, detention basins can prevent residential flooding, protect water quality, and contribute to the health of the community.
Rain washes lawn fertilizer into nearby rivers. Learn best practices for using fertilizer and tips for trying natural lawn care at home.