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S01 E02: Wetlands for Wildlife

This documentary will look at the environmental changes on the Illinois River.

Aired 11/01/2018 | Rating TV-G

The Illinois River

S01 E02: Wetlands for Wildlife

Episode 2 | 26m 9sVideo has Closed Captions

This documentary will look at the environmental changes on the Illinois River.

Water that was an average of eight feet deep a century ago is now less than two feet deep outside the navigation channel. Breeding areas for native fish have been diminished and invasive species like Asian Carp have moved in. This second documentary will look at the environmental changes on the Illinois River and efforts to establish a healthy environment for fish and waterfowl.

Aired 11/01/2018 | Rating TV-G

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The Illinois River is a local public television program presented by WTVP

The Illinois River

S01 E02: Wetlands for Wildlife

Episode 2 | 26m 9sVideo has Closed Captions

Water that was an average of eight feet deep a century ago is now less than two feet deep outside the navigation channel. Breeding areas for native fish have been diminished and invasive species like Asian Carp have moved in. This second documentary will look at the environmental changes on the Illinois River and efforts to establish a healthy environment for fish and waterfowl.

Aired 11/01/2018 | Rating TV-G

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