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Water soon returned to Emiquon after turning off pumps that had dried it since the 1920s.

2010 Journal Entries
Jason's Journal Icy Surface IL IconBass about to be released after it was caught by researchers from the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center (UMESC, part of USGS), located near La Crosse, Wisconsin, using an especially equiped boat to briefly stun fish by electroshock in a process to survey fish species, stocks and locations on the Mississippi River near La Crosse. The Nature Conservancy works to protect the Mississippi River and its watershed through the Great Rivers Partnership which is a collaboration between a wide array of partners dedicated to the conservation of the world's great river systems for the benefit of the people and the species that depend upon them for life. © Mark Godfrey
Going Below the Icy Surface

Even in the dormant season, there's a lot going on below the water's surface. Learn More

Emiquon_Pelicans_490_250Pelicans at Emiquon Preserve © Deborah Berman
Wading Through Winter

These past winter months at Emiquon have brought waterfowl, change and the reminder of the force of nature. Learn More

Jason's Journal Healthy Heron IL IconThe Black-crowned Night Heron (Nycticorax nycticorax), photographed in a Florida wetland. PHOTO CREDIT: © Kent Mason
Heron Indicates Healthy Ecosystem at Emiquon

Black-crowned night herons are increasing here – an excellent indicator of a healthy ecosystem. Learn More

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Rare Species Recover at Emiquon

State-threatened red-spotted sunfish released into Emiquon’s Thompson Lake. Learn More

Jason's Journal Helping Hands IL IconEmiquon Preserve, Fulton County, Illinois. PHOTO CREDIT © Byron Jorjorian
Helping Hands at Emiquon

Nine members of the Youth Conservation Corps worked on prairie restoration for two days. Learn More

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