Mussels among topics for CRWP annual meeting

STARBUCK -- The Chippewa River Watershed Project is hosting its annual meeting at the Starbuck Community Center on Thursday, March 25.

The free event begins at 5 p.m. followed by a meal at 6 p.m. and presentations at 7 p.m. Mike Davis with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer a program on the "wonderful world of mussels.'' Mussels are important biological indicators of a river's health and Davis has collected lots of information on their populations in the Chippewa River watershed.

The annual event will also feature presentations on the latest water quality monitoring results conducted in the watershed. Phone 320-269-2139 ext. 120 or e-mail via website: www.chippewariver.com.