Join us for a “bring your own brown bag lunch” lecture in the McNeil Building or on Zoom.

Freshwater mussels are the hidden engineers of the Delaware River, yet they remain largely misunderstood. This talk explores their remarkable life cycle, from parasitic larvae to adults that filter ~ten gallons of water daily. We will examine their critical role in local ecosystems, and the conservation efforts aimed at restoring declining populations. Discover why these silent sentinels are essential for a healthy watershed and how their conservation benefits us all.