Riverwatch monitoring: Sangamon River, Sangamon River Forest Preserve
Sangamon River Forest Preserve 2797 County Rd 600 E, Fisher, IllinoisJoin USRC volunteer Citizen Scientists for Riverwatch macroinvertebrate species monitoring this Saturday, June 30 at the Sangamon River Forest Preserve. We’ll be identifying and annotating the site and collecting macroinvertebrate species for later identification. Volunteers will enter the river to take measurements and sample for macroinvertebrates. Volunteers should wear shoes and clothes suitable for getting soaked and muddy. Typically, at least one volunteer has “banker” duties, which means they stay on the bank and don’t enter the river. For more info, contact Bruce at president@sangamonriver.org We hope to see you there.
USRC Monthly Meeting
Mahomet Public LIbrary 1702 E. Oak Street, Mahomet, IL, United StatesAll are welcome at the monthly meetings of the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy. Anyone who is interested in anything about the Sangamon River is encouraged to attend.
Mussel Survey: Wildcat Slough
Sangamon River Forest Preserve 2797 County Rd 600 E, Fisher, IllinoisJoin us for a mussel survey on the Sangamon River at Wildcat Slough in the Sangamon River Forest Preserve.
Abe’s River Race
Riverbank Lodge 522 S. 6th St., Petersburg, IllinoisRegistration is open for the Annual “Abe’s River Race” -- a 15.5 mile race on the Sangamon River. This is an official race, but some participants come dressed as Abe Lincoln and others participate just for fun too. Rain Date: July 15th Register here.
Hazen Bridge Workday
Hazen Bridge 301 CR2600N, Mahomet, IllinoisJoin us for a workday at the historic Hazen Bridge. We will mostly work on the grounds, cleaning and clearing. We will also attempt to improve the canoe launch point at the river. Some tools will be available for all, but please bring your own tools if you prefer.
Pistolgrip, Monkeyface, Wabash Pigtoe, Plain Pocketbook: Freshwater Mussels of the Sangamon River
Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial 39.805351, -89.104150, Decatur, IllinoisSangamon River Float Trip: Riverwood to Sangamon Greenway
Riverwood 564A CR 2400 N, Dewey, IllinoiaJoin us for a free Level 2 Intermediate skill float trip on the Sangamon River! We’ll start at Riverwood north and east of Mahomet, pass through Lake of the Woods and go on to the Sangamon Greenway, where IL 47 crosses the Sangamon south of Mahomet – parking lot on the Northeast corner of the bridge. Meet up 9:00 am at Riverwood unless you wish to park at the Greenway (the endpoint). You can drop your vehicle at the endpoint by 8:15 and catch the shuttle up to the starting point at Riverwood. Please sign up here.
Mussel Survey: Hazen Bridge
Hazen Bridge 301 CR2600N, Mahomet, IllinoisJoin us for a mussel survey on the Sangamon River at the Hazen Bridge.