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Removal of Stormwater Pollutants Using Constructed, Treatment Wetlands

West Branch Vigo County Public Libray 125 N Church St., West Terre Haute, IN

Like their natural counterparts, constructed wetlands can be used to treat sewage, stormwater runoff, or industrial wastewater—often at a lower cost and with less maintenance than traditional options. Dr. Michelle...

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Birds of the Wabash River: Eagles, Egrets, and Warblers

West Branch Vigo County Public Libray 125 N Church St., West Terre Haute, IN

Join Dr. Peter Scott to discuss the nesting habits and migration patterns of migratory birds of the Wabashiki wetlands.

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There Is Always a River

West Branch Vigo County Public Libray 125 N Church St., West Terre Haute, IN

Join Mike Kukral, Associate Professor of Geography, to examine the roles rivers play in economic development, transportation, and recreation.

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Miami Indians and their Connection to the River

West Branch Vigo County Public Libray 125 N Church St., West Terre Haute, IN

Join Diana Hunter, Tribal Historic Officer for the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, to discuss the history of the Myaamiaki in Indiana.

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The Sisters of Providence St. Anne Shell Chapel

West Branch Vigo County Public Libray 125 N Church St., West Terre Haute, IN

Learn about the history of the St. Anne Shell Chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

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Conservation Strategies for Indiana’s Freshwater Mussels

West Branch Vigo County Public Libray 125 N Church St., West Terre Haute, IN

Join Brant Fisher from the Indiana Department of National Resources to review strategies to restore native mussel populations.

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What We Can Learn from Mussel Shells in the Wabash River

West Branch Vigo County Public Libray 125 N Church St., West Terre Haute, IN

Join Dr. Jim Speer and Hilary Howard to discuss their research methods and usage regarding the impacts of the Clean Water Act on local rivers.

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Rehabilitating Streams to Reduce Non-Point Source Pollution in Stormwater Runoff

West Branch Vigo County Public Libray 125 N Church St., West Terre Haute, IN

Run-off from heavy storms is the leading cause of water pollution in the United States. Dr. Jennifer Mueller, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rose-Hulman...

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