National Great Rivers Research & Education Center

National Great Rivers Research & Education Center

1 Confluence Way
East Alton, Illinois 62024

  • Phone: (618) 468-2911
  • Hours:
    Building Tours by Appointment - Green Roof Open to Public from Dawn to Dusk

The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center studies the ecology of large rivers and their watersheds. The Education and Outreach programs aim to create a more informed citizenry about large river systems and ultimately lead to a more sustainable use of this vital resource. The Jerry F. Costello Confluence Field Station is strategically located near the confluences of the Illinois, Missouri, and Mississippi Rivers. The 32,000-square-foot research facility contains laboratories, classrooms, hydrologic and wildlife laboratories and riverside access. The architecture of the building complements the surrounding environment and minimizes visual intrusion on the landscape, while sustainable design features reduce the physical and environmental impacts of the facility. The green roof is modeled after a hill prairie ecosystem. The building incorporates sustainable features according to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and received LEED Gold Certification in 2015.

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Dec 1st, 2023

From October to February 1, enter National Great Rivers Research and Education Center's World Water Day Photo Contest! The theme for this contest is Mississippi River Connections. NGRREC wants to see the…
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Dec 4th, 2023

From October to February 1, enter National Great Rivers Research and Education Center's World Water Day Photo Contest! The theme for this contest is Mississippi River Connections. NGRREC wants to see the…
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Dec 8th, 2023

From October to February 1, enter National Great Rivers Research and Education Center's World Water Day Photo Contest! The theme for this contest is Mississippi River Connections. NGRREC wants to see the…
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Dec 11th, 2023

From October to February 1, enter National Great Rivers Research and Education Center's World Water Day Photo Contest! The theme for this contest is Mississippi River Connections. NGRREC wants to see the…
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