Illinois sinks 875 discarded Christmas trees in lake to create fish habitat
In southern Illinois, officials have turned 875 Christmas trees that were thrown away after the holidays into underwater shelters for fish. The project brings together local businesses, fisheries biologists, and volunteers. It is being carried out in Rend Lake, where the submerged trees give young fish a place to hide from predators. The structures also support the lake's food chain, helping aquatic life more broadly.
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