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Greg Hitzroth

@GHitzroth

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 Glencoe, IL
Joined May 2015
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wbez.org/stories/are-there-l… #CrayWeek
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Illinois DNR@IllinoisDNR22 May 2023
IDNR is hiring instructors for free summer fishing clinics throughout Chicago. These are temporary positions, perfect for teachers, students and retirees. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 26. Applicants should apply for all 5 available Chicago positions. bit.ly/IDNRurbanfishingjobs
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What's so great about Asian carp? 🐟mild-flavored & flaky 🐟caught in the Midwest 🐟more savory than tilapia 🐟cleaner tasting than catfish 🐟firmer than cod It needs a name as appealing as its taste so more people will eat it, help restore waterways & protect the Great Lakes.
Dozens of Asian Carp jumping above the surface of the Illinois River

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As we move into #boating season, don’t forget that organisms can stick to your boat and need to be cleaned off before moving to the next body of water. 3 easy steps… ⬇️ 🧵(1/4)
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This summer we'll be with @FoxValleyParks @STCParkDistrict and @ForestPreserve pulling rusty crayfish from local waterways & talking all about #invasivespecies during their annual Rusty Rodeo! Thanks to @CGLLiteracy for co-sponsoring this event! 📸@ERLarsonLab #NISAW
Two rusty crayfish underwater. There is sand and different sized rocks at the bottom of the water.

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Recent research finds that red swamp crayfish can tolerate extreme cold, perhaps lending to its invasive success. For this and other #invasive crayfish lit, follow the Monthly Snap by our Invasive Crayfish Collaborative: groups.google.com/u/1/g/inva… #NISAW doi.org/10.1016/j.limno.2022…
Red swamp crayfish leans back and raises its claws. There is a plastic box in the background filled with more crayfish.

ALT Red swamp crayfish leans back and raises its claws. There is a plastic box in the background filled with more crayfish.

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Do your favorite activities involve water? To celebrate #NationalInvasiveSpeciesAwarenessWeek, @GHitzroth suggests best practices for preventing the spread of #aquaticinvasives on this #SciencefromtheExperts. LISTEN: amzn.to/3Ht7CUv WATCH: bit.ly/SOS_GHitzroth
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Reminders for graduate students!! ▪️ Knauss Fellowship deadline is Feb 18, 2022 ▪️ Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Scholar deadline is Mar 18, 2022 ▪️ Scholar applicants can ask questions during IISG office hours (Tuesdays and Fridays in Feb 2022) Learn more! iiseagrant.org/research/fell…
12 people wearing clothing of various colors in front, grey monument buildings in back.

ALT 12 people wearing clothing of various colors in front, grey monument buildings in back.

Person sitting at a lab bench, holding a pipette in right hand. Wearing gloves and other personal protective equipment.

ALT Person sitting at a lab bench, holding a pipette in right hand. Wearing gloves and other personal protective equipment.

Person on left, smiling and showing off plants on right.

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Are you a graduate student or faculty member who needs funding for research focused on Lake Michigan issues? We’ve got you covered! Apply by March 12: iiseagrant.org/iisg-invites-… Webinar with additional info: youtube.com/watch?v=dydt_W4Y…
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NOAA Sea Grant@SeaGrant13 Dec 2021
#BestofSeaGrant @PAseagrant partnered with @PSBehrend faculty and @ErieBrewingCo to increase community awareness of aquatic #invasivespecies like the #mysterysnail. 🐌 Learn about this creative collaboration and how you can prevent the spread of #AIS: bit.ly/MysterySnail
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In the Loop@WBEZIntheLoop16 Nov 2021
What does a 72-pound carp tell us about the health of our lakes and lagoons? We're talking to Brian Schoenung from the @IllinoisDNR and invasive outreach specialist @GHitzroth about this discovery. TUNE IN: 💻wbez.org/live +📻 91.5 FM blockclubchicago.org/2021/11…
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Providing AIS outreach at the Rough Fish Round Up. Be A Hero-Transport Zero. #BeAHero #sustainability #InvasiveCarp @ILINSeaGrant @INHSillinois @IllinoisDNR – at Illinois, USA
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When choosing #WaterGarden plants, TakeAIM.org/alternatives can help you avoid #invasive species. If you need to make space for your new purchases, ReleaseZero.org will help you properly dispose or re-home aquatic plants and animals.
Orange koi fish and green lily pad plants in a pond. In the center the photo is a graphic with text that says "What's in your water garden? Protect our natural areas grow these non-invaders"

ALT Orange koi fish and green lily pad plants in a pond. In the center the photo is a graphic with text that says "What's in your water garden? Protect our natural areas grow these non-invaders"

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Spending Father's Day weekend fishing? You can help fight the spread of #invasivespecies! Dispose of all unwanted live bait and aquatic hitchhikers in the trash & drain your bait bucket before moving to another waterbody. Learn more at TransportZero.org
Person holding a yellow bait bucket, pouring the water out into the grass. They are wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and brown boots.

ALT Person holding a yellow bait bucket, pouring the water out into the grass. They are wearing a black jacket, blue jeans and brown boots.

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Aquatic invaders are found in trades like live food, aquarium & water garden supplies, live bait, and classrooms. TakeAIM.org has outreach materials from across North America to help these audiences stop the spread of aquatic invaders in the marketplace! #NISAW
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An original haiku for National Crayfish Day: Mudbug in the stream Decapod, ten legs to flex- Scuttle all summer Drop a ‘craypreciation’ poem in the comments! #NationalCrayfishDay 📸 Kendra Saddoris, iNaturalist
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BTW, the first ever National Crayfish Day is on April 17, mark your calendars and get your crayfish pics and tweets ready, #chelaeup 🦞
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For an update and more information on what to do if you've recently purchased moss balls, visit: fws.gov/fisheries/ANS/zebra-…
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⚠️We're aware that invasive mussels have been found in moss ball products sold in stores in the US. At this time, we have unconfirmed evidence of infected shipments to 🇨🇦, and we're monitoring the situation closely in collaboration with our provincial counterparts.
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If you find zebra mussels, report them here: nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/Spec… For more information on aquatic invaders, visit: ReleaseZero.org and TakeAIM.org
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