Citizen scientists take a “snapshot” of nitrate levels in the Cedar River

Citizen scientists take a “snapshot” of nitrate levels in the Cedar River

CEDAR RAPIDS – In the cool morning air, Candice Kucera walked to the edge of a small pier jutting out of Cedar Rapids’ Mohawk Park into the Cedar River. She gripped a small bucket-like container in one hand, tied to a string she held in the other palm. In one smooth motion, he tossed the…