Tag: wetland

East Central Illinois FrogWatch chapter coordinator Morgan Duerksen-Balk stands on a patch of grass in front of a wetland wearing sunglasses. There's a treeline behind her.

These citizen scientists track frog calls to monitor ecosystem health

Volunteers with FrogWatch USA track frog calls during mating season to collect data about ecosystem health.

The floating wetland shortly after installation in Lake Decatur. It was constructed with a steel frame, a coconut husk fiber called a coir and nine native plant species.

Floating wetlands in Lake Decatur aim to improve water quality while providing wildlife habitats

As winter approaches, the durability of two new floating wetlands in Lake Decatur will be tested. These man-made structures were installed on the lake this summer with the goal of improving water quality and creating a habitat for wildlife.