White River Freshwater Mussel Propagation Facility

March 18 | 7-9 | BSU Nature Lab & Zoom

On Wednesday, March 18, Laura Bowley will give a presentation entitled “The White River Freshwater Mussel Propagation Facility: Novel Approach in the Bureau of Water Quality’s Ongoing Efforts to Improve Water Quality.”

Laura will begin by providing short background of the Muncie Bureau of Water Quality’s multifaceted and unique history in water quality assessment, protection, and improvements within Muncie since 1972.

She’ll then focus on the Bureau’s newest efforts water quality improvement efforts— freshwater mussel propagation and restoration. She’ll discuss the fascinating life history of our native freshwater mussels, historical impacts on their once thriving communities, the essential roles they play in our local waterways, and explain all that goes into our efforts to restore local native populations.

Laura is Surveillance Supervisor/Stormwater Coordinator for the Bureau of Water Quality, following more than 20 years as the Aquatic Macroinvertebrate and Mussel Biologist.

The program will start at 7 p.m. at Ball State’s Nature Lab, located at 2500 W. University Ave. in Muncie. Parking is available on the south side of the building and is free after 5 p.m. The building is wheelchair-accessible.  Or, to watch by Zoom, please register in advance, below. After registering, you’ll receive confirmation and details about joining the meeting.

(Photo of mussels provided.)