Wisconsin's Great Lakes Areas of Concern

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Benthos: The BOTTOM Link in the Aquatic Food Chain

Published on May 10, 2013 by john.loy

Saturday, May 18th
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Algae eating, leaf decomposing, fish feeding, bottom dwelling benthic macro invertebrates – like worms, bugs, crayfish, snails, clams – are an amazing and important part of the aquatic community. Join U.S. Geological Survey benthos researcher Amanda Bell to view the benthos of the Menomonee River, discover how these creatures help us determine water quality, and see professional collection equipment. Transportation available from Riverside Park to Hart Park.

To register or for more information, click HERE.

Do you have questions about this event?
Contact: Lesley Sheridan lsheridan@UrbanEcologyCenter.org

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