You have probably heard about AWS' mussel propagation efforts since 2018. But what about the river's wild (non-hatchery-propagated) mussels? Our Natural Resources Specialist will talk about the mussel surveys we have been doing in the river with the help of volunteers since before we started our propagation work. These surveys have helped us understand the river's mussel communities, their abundance patterns and their distribution. Not only that, these surveys will help us gauge the benefits of our current mussel propagation efforts going forward. You will learn about the native mussel species that inhabit the Anacostia River and their fascinating natural history. 

This talk will be led by AWS's own Jorge Bogantes Montero, who is leading the region with his work in freshwater mussel restoration.

Please RSVP for the zoom link!