WIU Environmental Science Program Collaborates with City of Moline
May 30, 2023
Moline, Illinois — The Environmental Sciences: Large River Ecosystems Program at Western Illinois University is working with the City of Moline to study phosphorus concentrations in the Rock River.
“This is a proactive effort to determine how pending regulatory changes will affect the South Slope Wastewater Treatment Plant,” said WIU Director of Environmental Sciences Roger Viadero.
This project, consisting of student-led groups, examines basic water quality parameters, in addition to nutrients and chlorophyll, which are indicators of elevated phosphorus levels in water. The project is his two-year study involving faculty, undergraduates, and graduate students.
“This is a great opportunity for students to gain experience working with experts on real-world, important issues,” Biadero said.
In addition to identifying potential sources of phosphorus in the Rock and Mississippi rivers, Viadero and his students identify broader trends and relationships among physical, chemical, and biological indicators of water quality. I was able to. This is an important step for a modern comparison of the water quality of these two rivers. Fortunately, this group, with support from the Carver Family Trust, is able to measure critical parameters such as real-time concentrations of chlorophyll in situ, helping to improve nutrient, solids and nutrient content in his two major rivers in the United States. I now have a deeper understanding of the relationship between things and algae.
“As students, this upcoming project is important for several reasons.It allows us to learn new lab and field techniques, provides networking opportunities with City of Moline officials, and is part of environmental science. Demonstrate proficiency in the skills that have been taught as a WIU environmental science doctoral student, Moline, IL Dave Thomas said.
For more information on the Environmental Science Program, please visit wiu.edu/ies.
Contributor: Lexi Yoggerst (AJ-Yogerst@wiu.edu)
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