Great Rivers Field Station

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The Great Rivers Field Station was founded in 1986 to conduct long-term monitoring of fish and water quality on the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers and help inform the management of these resources.

Today we celebrated our fearless leaders 60th Bday, Happy Birthday Dr John Chick .
07/12/2025

Today we celebrated our fearless leaders 60th Bday, Happy Birthday Dr John Chick .

The Great Rivers Field Station staff had the pleasure of sharing what we do and why to the next generation of possible s...
07/09/2025

The Great Rivers Field Station staff had the pleasure of sharing what we do and why to the next generation of possible scientist . Alton High School students enrolled in the Summer Watershed Academy with Mr. Pettus had a great time holding fish , turtles and learning about our ecosystem and waterways. We were even lucky enough to catch a Paddlefish for them to see. It was a lot of these kids first time holding a fish and they jumped right in !

Funding for the Great Rivers Field Station is at risk!The Great Rivers Field Station is primarily funded by the UMRR (wo...
04/11/2025

Funding for the Great Rivers Field Station is at risk!

The Great Rivers Field Station is primarily funded by the UMRR (worldwide leaders in scientific river research) and is one of six field stations on the Upper Mississippi River that administer the Long Term Resource Monitoring program. We have been monitoring Pool 26 of the Mississippi River since 1986. The UMRR program is the largest and most successful river restoration program in the world and has received bipartisan support throughout its existence. If you support our endeavors in restoring habitat for migrating waterfowl, recreational and commercial fisheries, and everything that calls the river home; if you support maintaining the Mississippi River’s dual purpose as a vital commercial transportation network and ecosystem for one of the largest river networks in the world; if you support river management, helping understand natural and human impacts to sedimentation processes, native and nonnative species, water quality, aquatic plants and so much more, PLEASE reach out to your representatives through this link: bit.ly/SaveUMRR

10/29/2024

We are getting some beautiful fall colors here along the Mississippi River where we do our sampling . Thanks to 618 Drone Services for sharing this video 🍁🍂🌞

Exciting news , for the 1st time in nearly 120 years our follow researchers at Illinois Natural History Survey found the...
10/09/2024

Exciting news , for the 1st time in nearly 120 years our follow researchers at Illinois Natural History Survey found the state-endangered Salamander Mussel alive in Illinois!

As part of the Alton city wide clean up , we cleaned up 42 pounds of trash from the streets around the field station . T...
09/13/2024

As part of the Alton city wide clean up , we cleaned up 42 pounds of trash from the streets around the field station . Thanks to everyone that will be cleaning up tomorrow ❤️ More details in the comments .

The Alton City Wide cleanup is happening and the GRFS staff, plus 1 AMS volunteer, did their part picking up over 70 lbs...
04/11/2024

The Alton City Wide cleanup is happening and the GRFS staff, plus 1 AMS volunteer, did their part picking up over 70 lbs of trash near the field station.

Happy Holidays from the staff of the GRFS.
12/14/2022

Happy Holidays from the staff of the GRFS.

The GRFS staff chipped in and got our fearless leader Christmas present. It will be the first thing visitors see as the...
12/14/2022

The GRFS staff chipped in and got our fearless leader Christmas present. It will be the first thing visitors see as they enter the field station.

We're hiring!The GRFS has a part time Ad-min position open now.Apply➡️ https://illinois.csod.com/.../1/home/requisition/...
11/14/2022

We're hiring!
The GRFS has a part time Ad-min position open now.

Apply➡️ https://illinois.csod.com/.../1/home/requisition/1807...
"The Illinois Natural History Survey is seeking an Office Administrator to provide administrative support for the business operations and staff at the Great Rivers Field Station (GRFS). This Office Administrator position is a 50%-time, benefits eligible, Civil Service position located in Alton, Illinois. The work schedule of this position is flexible and will be determined by the needs of the Great Rivers Field Station and the Illinois Natural History Survey (Work schedule will consist of 18.75 hours per week, 12 months per year). The minimum salary for this position is $22.825 per hour. The expected start date is as soon as possible after January 3, 2023."

08/01/2022

Now is the time !! Start checking your milkweed for eggs, larvae and caterpillars. Below is a great resource for identification of all the stages . Check it out !


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918 Union Street
Alton, IL
62002

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30am
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30am
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30am
Friday 8:30am - 4:30am

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