As we wrap up #LakesAppreciationMonth, let’s celebrate the beauty and importance of our lakes! 💧
Lakes provide clean water, wildlife habitats, outdoor recreation, and help regulate our climate. Every action counts, protect our lakes today and every day! 🌎💙
We're grateful for ALL that you do!
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IEPA biologist using a sounding line to determine lake depth at sampling sites.
IEPA biologists using Van Dorn (Beta Bottle) to collect water quality samples.
IEPA biologist using meter probe to collect and record water chemistry readings at sampling sites.
IEPA biologists using Secchi Disk to measure lake transparency.
July may be #LakesAppreciationMonth, but our staff works year-round to protect Illinois lakes. 💧
Our staff collects water samples with Beta Bottles, measure transparency with Secchi disks, capture chemistry readings & check depth with sounding lines, all for lake health!
Did you know Illinois has over 2,900 lakes & most are man-made reservoirs? 💧
Reservoirs provide drinking water, recreation & flood control. Upstream areas act like streams; downstream near the dam is more lake-like, affecting water quality & habitats. #LakesAppreciationMonth
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🌍 It's #LakesAppreciationMonth, and our biologists are hard at work!
By collecting macroinvertebrate (aquatic insect) samples, they gain important insights into lake health and water quality. These tiny organisms play a big role in protecting Illinois’ freshwater ecosystems. 💧🐛
💪Small actions upstream make a big difference downstream.
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July is #LakesAppreciationMonth! 💧
Our biologists are out in the field conducting aquatic plant surveys to help monitor the health of Illinois lakes. Combined with water quality data, these surveys give us a clearer picture of lake ecosystems and how to protect them. 🌍
