Stop in to check out the new River Life exhibit at the Boardman River Nature Center, courtesy of the DTE Energy Foundation. A healthy river is abundant with a variety of plants and organisms! The presence and abundance of certain river organisms is a way to measure of the health of the river. Some organisms are very sensitive to changes in their environment, and can be used as indicators of high water quality. Others are more tolerant to changes in water quality and can be found in a wide range of environmental conditions. This exhibit gives you an close up view of some of these organisms while filling you in on their ecological role and pollution sensitivity. It is fun and educational for the whole family! See below for a sneak peak!

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