U.S. Geological Survey Urbana, IL - CMWSC - ILR (USGSCMWSCILR)

USGS Central Midwest Water Science Center has supported the Monitoring and Response Work Group in the Illinois River by deploying receivers and data loggers capable of detecting tagged invasive carp species and sending instant alerts to partners and managers that trigger rapid response efforts toward removal. These real-time receivers consist of VR2C receivers hooked into Campbell Scientific dataloggers capable of processing and sending the data to the necessary partners. This project does not tag any fish, but rather, provides the added receiver support in target areas near current and planned barriers and deterrents in the Illinois River.

Points of Contact

• Ryan Jackson

  U.S. Geological Survey

  Principal Investigator