Getting the scoop on Illinois mussels Aug 5, 2010 3:30 pm by Karyla K. Trester, Illinois Natural History SurveyNatural History Survey Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Rob Kanter, who writes Environmental Almanac spent the day with INHS field biologists as they both looked for, and relocated, some Illinois mussels. Kanter's article also discusses sampling techniques and the life-cycle of this animal. Share on Facebook Tweet Email