Presentation on Aquatic Macroinvertebrates to Be Held at Williams College

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — The Hoosic River Watershed Association, Williams College Center for Environmental Studies, and the Zilkha Center for the Environment will present "Turning Stones: a Presentation on Benthic Macroinvertebrates" with aquatic ecologist and Williams College professor of biology Declan McCabe on Tuesday, April 29, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The event will take place in Griffin Hall Room 3 at Williams College.

The presentation will cover the properties of water that support life, differences between river and lake ecosystems, life on the water surface, methods for mosquito population reduction near homes, low-cost ways to explore macroinvertebrates, and watershed protection for improved water quality. Live aquatic macroinvertebrates will be available for viewing, and a slide presentation will be given.

The program is free and open to the public, and families with children are welcome. McCabe's book, "Turning Stones: Discovering the Life of Water", will be available for purchase.

Further details can be found on the HooRWA calendar at https://hoorwa.org/calendar/.

 

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Golfers Sought for Mike Deep Memorial Tournament

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WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. -- Thursday, May 1, is the deadline to register to play in the Mike Deep Memorial Tournament, scheduled for Juen 7 at Waubeeka Golf Links.
 
The tournament is being held to raise funds for a memorial bench at the course in Deep's honor and to benefit the Mike Deep Memorial Scholarship fund, which supports students from McCann Tech, Drury and Mount Greyloock.
 
The cost for a team of four is $175 per person.
 
The event will feature lunch at noon and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. with a scramble format.
 
There will be a 50/50 raffle at the event.
 
To sign up, call 413-458-8355 or visit the pro shop at Waubeeka.
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