Category: Conservation
River Conservation
Sep 20
Annual Macro Invertebrate Study
The Nature Conservancy will be conducting its annual macro invertebrate study of the Saugatuck River. This is a fantastic learning experience as well as great opportunity to learn what the fish eat in the Saugy. Read below. Subject: Volunteer Macroinvertebrate Training & Sampling Events Hello Volunteers and Volunteer Coordinators! The Nature Conservancy’s is hosting …
Apr 30
Farmill River Clean Up Improves the Condition of the Waterway.
In a joint effort Trout Unlimited and the Far Mill River Association marked Earth Day with this last Saturdays general clean-up of trash along the Farmill River banks along the stretch following Baird’s Saw Mill Road in Shelton was once again successfully carried out by the dedicated volunteers who joined in the work. Several hundred …
Feb 26
Freshwater Invertebrate Samples:Hilton
Freshwater invertebrate sample Farm Mill RiverDate of Sample – 2-20-12 Time: 3:10 pm Weather conditions: Sunny and Clear – in the 40 to 44 o F range River Conditions: Lower than normal water levels for February Location:HILTON Hotel (see photos of location) Method: Using a D-frame net, Kick sample and hand turned rocks, 3 samples …
