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Chicago's Floating Islands

The “Wild Mile” is a floating eco park on the Chicago River, aimed at creating ecosystems.

Aired 10/27/2020

Great Lakes Now

Chicago's Floating Islands

Clip: Season 1 Episode 19 | 8m 13sVideo has Closed Captions

The “Wild Mile” is a floating eco park on the Chicago River, aimed at creating ecosystems.

The “Wild Mile” is a floating eco park on the Chicago River, aimed at creating more vibrant ecosystems and helping the community understand and support them. The project features floating garden islands that offer habitat for fish and other wildlife, and biologists at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium are encouraged by a recent discovery about the habitats.

Aired 10/27/2020

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