The Latest Breaking News from Austin Happel

Walleye, yellow bullhead and changes/challenges of the Chicago Area Waterway System

Yellow bullheads, walleye, common carp and gizzard shad are some of the indicators of the changes and challenges of the recovering Chicago Area Waterway System since the Clean Water Act.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2023

Durbin announces $1 million in federal funds to restore South Branch of Chicago River

The money is set to go toward habitat rehabilitation and study in addition to creating natural community spaces.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2022

Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) fishes: Wonder of recovery, oddities and improvements, plus hopes and dreams

Shedd Aquarium research biologist Austin Happel lays out the connection between water quality improvement and fish improvement on the Chicago Area Waterway System (CAWS) along with some hopes and dreams for more improvement.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2022