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jimlamer.bsky.social
Large river ecologist, Director at the Illinois River Biological Station. My team and I specialize in large river ecology (long-term monitoring, restoration, and management). Lots of interests: otoliths, invasive species management, telemetry, rstats,...
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This week began our 2-week winter #waterquality monitoring season. We're thankful for our partners at the Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge and use of their airboat while ours is in the shop. Ice thickness on Tuesday was still around 8 inches in most places, though quickly thawing. #UMRR

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This past week 2 staff & 1 grad student presented at the annual #MidwestFW in St. Louis as part of a symposium titled "Sharing Knowledge Across Sub-basins: Invasive Carp in the Missouri River Basin and Beyond."

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Work on our aquatic macroinvertebrate project was highlighted in last summer’s edition of “Our Mississippi”! Check it out, and follow the link below for more highlights of work being done on the Upper Mississippi River! #UMRR www.mvd.usace.army.mil/Portals/52/o...

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Fish telemetry folks: Anyone have any HR2 Innovasea receivers sitting on a shelf that we could borrow for a few months for a pond study? Ideally, we could use 8, but can get by with less. Thanks!

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Hey, #TeamFish- we’re seeking applications for a technician in our #paddlefish and #native #nongame program. Please share and repost! Thanks www.wildlifedepartment.com/about/career...

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If you like fishes, cutting edge riverine research & smiling techs showing off their cool catches in the field, make sure to follow the Illinois River Biological Station. IRBS is 1 of 7 field stations at INHS. It is located on the Illinois River in Havana, IL & has a rich history in stream ecology.

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Hello! Part of INHS @prairieresearch.bsky.social, the Illinois River Biological Station, our mission is to advance scientific understanding, conservation, and sustainable management of our large river ecosystems through cutting-edge research, partnerships, and public education. Check us out!

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Be sure to follow the Prairie Research Institute (PRI): @prairieresearch.bsky.social. The Illinois Natural History Survey is part of PRI, and for the past 22+ years, I've been honored to be part of this great organization & continue the legacy of being a leader in conservation of aquatic resources.

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