A diversity of fish and macroinvertebrates is a sign of clean water and a healthy waterway. Teaching our community about what lives in our local rivers and streams can also foster support for our efforts to protect water quality.
Below are resources about the life that lives in our watershed:
Blog Posts
- Critters in Our Waterways: Meet the Freshwater Mussel | Download as Word Document
- Early Life in the Water: Dragonflies, Mosquitos and Other Insects | Download as Word Document
- Healthy Rivers and Streams Have More Than Just Clean Water | Download as Word Document
- How Do Dams Affect Fish and Water Quality? | Download as Word Document
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- Macroinvertebrates: The “Bugs” in Streams You Might Not Know About | Download as Word Document
- The Role of River Plants in Supporting Fish and Insects | Download as Word Document
- Freshwater Mussels: Critical Species That Need Our Help | Download as Word Document
- Invasive Fish Alert: How Round Gobies Threaten Illinois Rivers | Download as Word Document
- Invasive Plant Alert: Hydrilla Detected in Local Waters | Download as Word Document
Social Media Posts
Local Fish Highlights
Pair these photos with facts in the local fish blog post that feature the fish below.
