Mussel Matters

Film Synopsis

In the rivers that flow through our neighborhoods lives an unseen but important creature: the freshwater mussel. These mussels perform key ecosystem services, including a remarkable capacity to filter and clean water. Once almost extinct and now struggling to make a comeback in DuPage County’s urban waterways, freshwater mussels need help.

Showings

Fri, Oct 18 Friday, Oct 18

Submerge Yourself

PWPL – Shiras Room

Sat, Oct 19 Saturday, Oct 19

Submerge Yourself

The Honorable Distillery

  • Filmmakers in attendance
  • Subjects in attendance
  • Contains adult language

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