The Eco-Float, headed up by Gary Morgan of Morgan's Canoe and Outdoor Center Inc., provides data to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. That's the way to discover the health of the river. If macro invertebrates aren't happy, nobody's happy. Without clean water, the whole food chain suffers, Mr. Morgan explained. Water that can't sustain simple forms of life isn't good for fish.
Diseased fish affect populations of fish-eating birds.
The youngsters, who range from elementary through middle schoolers, snapped on their life jackets and grabbed paddles before clambering into their rafts. Club adviser Mary Ann Fischer said the 4Hers wanted to do a river-oriented service project, and they also wanted to camp out. When she asked Mr. Morgan about arranging a camping experience, he suggested the club help with sampling excursions. The Cincinnati Enquirer , a Gannett Co. Inc. newspaper.