Local wildlife and waterways connect us to larger picture
How far do urban residents have to go to tune into the natural world? Not far at all, especially where streams flow.
Local wildlife and waterways connect us to larger picture
How far do urban residents have to go to tune into the natural world? Not far at all, especially where streams flow.
Samantha Irby Talks New Book; New Species of Asian Carp in Illinois
On the 21st: We spoke with Chicago author Samantha Irby about her hilarious new book. Plus, a new species of the invasive Asian Carp has been spotted near Peoria.
Drugs In The Water; Monarch Migration; Political Roundup
On The 21st: Scientists have found eggs in male fish in the Des Plaines river, and researchers suspect the culprit is pharmaceuticals and other chemicals in the water. What does that mean for fish, and for us? Plus, we learn about the migration of monarch butterflies from Mexico to Canda, and get a preview of what we can expect from lawmakers in Springfield this week.
Grubbing for mussels with the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy
How do you know what mussels inhabit a stream? You get in the water and dig with your hands. And knowing what mussels are there provides scientists with important clues about the overall health of a waterway.