Dave Jones Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Dan Sallee (ISA member and DNR manager) and I joined 5 other DNR employees in conducting surveys at Apple River State park today. Recent rains prevented us from surveying the South Fork Apple River first thing this am because water levels were too high. We surveyed Clear Creek where it joins with the Apple River at the east end of the park. We used electric seine stations to stun and net the fish. We collected smb, trout, white fish, chubs, minnows & etc. During breaks we counted, measured & weighed the fish before release. The DNR staff was pleased with the counts and creek conditions. It was neat to see the recent bank improvements (funded by ISA) holding good numbers of smb and trout. Rains after lunch prevented our efforts to conduct another survey on the Apple with the park. I had hoped to take pictures during the afternoon session but missed out with the rain. This group will be surveying other rivers and creeks in NW ILL tomorrow thru next Tuesday, let me know if you are interested in helping. During July this DNR group will be surveying the Mackinaw near Bloomington and Spoon near Peoria. Please let me know if you are interested in helping. Assisting with surveys is a great way to learn from the DNR about river conditions and habitat that hold smb. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Clifford Posted June 15, 2010 Report Share Posted June 15, 2010 Outstanding contribution and follow-up, Dave. Thanks for representing the ISA and our natural resources. We're lucky (or blessed) to have you aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonn Graham Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 I plan to help with the Mackinaw shocking. Better hope it quits raining or all you will shock up is mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhohulin Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 I plan to help with the Mackinaw shocking. Better hope it quits raining or all you will shock up is mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhohulin Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 I live near where your shocking the Mackinaw and would like to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted June 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 I live near where your shocking the Mackinaw and would like to help. Harold I will share dates when I know more> Dave J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredmo Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 If the dates work with my schedule,I would be interested in helping with the Mac survey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Jones Posted June 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 I will post more info regarding the Mackinaw survey when the DNR sets their schedule. Dave J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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