Tribal Nations learn mussel conservation, ecology from scientists at Starved Rock Marina

Tribal Nations learn mussel conservation, ecology from scientists at Starved Rock Marina

Representatives from descendant Tribal Nations gathered with the University of Illinois and the Prairie Research Institute to share knowledge and explore conservation efforts tied to the Illinois River region on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at the Starved Rock Marina. Programs featured discussions from malacologists, wildlife biologists, archaeologists, botanists and plant ecologists focusing on freshwater mussels, local ecology and non-invasive res…