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Wherever possible we use existing data and evidence to plan our work and we spend a lot of time collecting our own data on the health of our rivers, ensuring that we form relevant and focused projects which address the problems on the ground. 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The salt dissolves in the melt water and travels into streams and groundwater, increasing the concentration of chloride (one of the main components in the salt) in local waterways. The large amounts of salt spread on roads in urban and suburban areas can lead to concentrations that are toxic to many fish and invertebrates. In the State of Illinois, 475 stream miles were listed as “impaired” in 2018 due to chloride. This means that these streams do not meet water quality standards. \r\n\r\nA scientific study published in 2022 (https://doi.org/10.1002/ieam.4594) used data from community scientists in the St. Louis area to understand how road salt is impacting stream invertebrates. We found that the winter concentrations of chloride were often unsafe for aquatic animals in watersheds where roads covered at least 5% of the land area.\r\n\r\nThe Illinois RiverWatch Network is working to increase the amount of chloride data available across Illinois. You can explore the data that have been collected so far by exploring the interactive maps on this site. If you are interested in participating in this project, reach out to RiverWatch staff at riverwatch@lc.edu.","short_description":"Community scientists share their data on winter chloride concentrations associated with road salt use. 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FORA is a leading a project to set up citizen science to monitor riparian mammals. FORA also supports Duke of Edinburgh students to complete the volunteer element of their Award through citizen science methodologies. FORA supports other community groups within the Axe Vale get started with water quality monitoring such as the recently formed group in the upper headwaters. Under the umbrella of FORA Axe Vale Riverfly operates across the catchment, and is expanding rapidly. One of FORA's objectives is to raise public awareness of the state of the river, and will be holding a Water Fair in the Autumn to do just this.","short_description":"Friends of the River Axe is the community voice for the Axe Rivers. It is your go-to place to find out about all things river-y. River news. River problems. What's being done to make things better. How to report issues. And general insights into what is happening across the UK when it comes to our rivers, the land and nature. 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And now that freshwater, not oil, is this century’s most valuable commodity worldwide, huge pressures loom for the lake’s greatest asset, the freshwater itself.\r\n\r\nWe are dedicated to the health and care of the Lake Superior watershed because it is our extended Home, and the Spirit of the Land is part of that Home. It is a Home we are privileged to share with trees, plants, moses, fungi, wolves, caribou, moose, lynx, bears, eagles and a myriad of Beings great and small. All have a birthright to inherit this Home rich with its complex diversity; a place where all of Nature’s voices from wind to birdsong can be clearly heard. All have a right to a Home where air, water and soil are free of toxins.\r\n\r\nOur Vision: Creating a future that supports healthy wild places, thriving people and vibrant communities around Lake Superior. 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