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RiverWatch monitoring at Big Bureau Creek

Project Focus
Native Plants
Community Science
Water Quality

Bureau County Master Naturalists participate in RiverWatch stream monitoring at Big Bureau Creek in Princeton. This ongoing project helps assess the waterway's health by surveying aquatic invertebrates, which serve as indicators of water quality. By collecting and analyzing data over time, volunteers contribute to a better understanding of local stream ecosystems and support efforts to protect and improve water resources in the region.

Learn more about the Master Naturalists in Bureau County.

County
Bureau
Chapter
Master Naturalists of Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam Counties
Number of Volunteers
29
Volunteer Hours
2,619
Valued at
$89,796
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volunteers check water samples from creek