WSIU Almanac December 30, 2021

By Kevin Boucher

Published December 30, 2021 at 4:00 AM CST

Kevin Boucher

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The US Army Corps of Engineers is accepting live Christmas trees for submerging into Rend Lake in order to create fish habitat. To learn more about the
program and where you can drop off your Christmas tree, call the Rend Lake Project office at 618-724-2494 and ask for Cassie Magsig.

Or, visit the Facebook page of the Rend Lake/US Army Corps of Engineers at: https://www.facebook.com/rendlakeusace/posts/corps-of-engineers-announces-locations-for-christmas-tree-collection-benton-il-t/1193068747434418/

On January 13, 2022 the SIU Involvement Fair will take place in the Student Center Ballrooms, on the Second floor. To learn more, call the sponsoring organization, the SIU Carbondale Office of Student Engagement at 618-453-5714.

You can also learn more by visiting their website: https://getinvolved.siu.edu/student-organizations/involvement-fair.php

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Kevin Boucher

Kevin Boucher is a retired broadcaster. Most recently he was a news reporter for WSIU radio. He grew up watching nature programs including Mutual of Omaha’s wild kingdom and the many Jacques Cousteau specials which sparked his passion with nature. Kevin also is an avid hiker and loves seeing and writing stories about the many fascinating plants and animals we share our planet with. Kevin is married and has lived in Murphysboro since 1976, after living in many places, including Japan, as the son of a Navy officer.<br/><br/><br/>

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