8th annual water festival

This year's event will take place on September 16 at the Lewis and Clark  Community College campus. The Festival will provide students with a unique opportunity to investigate and explore water use, conservation practices, and environmental problems that threaten our waters. Students use a hands-on approach to build a stronger understanding of water issues that help to encourage future stewardship of their waterways. READ MORE

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researchriver
ResearchEducationRiver Watch

Through its research, NGRECC proposes to develop sound watershed and river management strategies to protect valuable natural resources. MORE  

As its name states, the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center strongly emphasizes education as a part of its operation.MORE

The Illinois RiverWatch Network is a volunteer monitoring initiative aiming to provide consistent, high-quality data that can be used by scientists and citizens alike to protect our state’s rivers and streams. MORE

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University of Illinois
University of Illinois








A world leader in research,
teaching and public engagement...
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Illinois Natural History
Illinois Natural History








Since 1858, the Illinois Natural History Survey has been the guardian and recorder of the biological resources of Illinois...
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Lewis & Clark College
Lewis & Clark College








serving the community as a whole by offering comprehensive educational opportunities and rich cultural experiences...
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HIGHLIGHTS

The Field Station

The building will be a model of "green construction" with renewable energy systems, water recycling systems, and minimal environmental impacts.

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Palisades Preserve

The Palisades Preserve comprises 430 acres of undeveloped property overlooking the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers.

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