We are looking for innovative, river-system benefiting, sustainable, and nature-based projects located throughout the Chicago River watershed that exemplify our vision for the river system as a healthy and accessible blue-green corridor. 

In July, think about pollinators; they need our help, and they help us.

Hoover brings a wealth of civic and professional leadership experience to the board. He has been involved with Chicago Sister Cities International, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, where he has helped advance initiatives that support young professionals and international collaboration.

In June, Friends' senior planner and GIS manager, spoke at the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress where she shared how her love of wildlife photography inspires and informs her professional work at Friends.

Native to our region, Common Nighthawks have flown our skies for an estimated 400,000 years, have one the longest migration routes of any North American bird, and can be recognized by their distinct shape and call in the sky at dusk at dawn.

His research offers key insights that can help Chicago prepare for the next phase of river investments and stewardship.

Friends' Kristine Lorenzo facilitated an informative breakout session exploring the benefits of urban habitat for wildlife, including beavers.

Held on the Bridgehouse Museum's outdoor plaza on the Chicago Riverwalk, the seven--part series kicks off at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 and continues on select Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m. through September 18.
The speaker series is free and open to the public.

Friends of the Chicago River is pleased host a special and free event for residents of the Calumet region on June 21 at Kickapoo Woods in Riverdale. In recognition of Juneteenth.

Each year, Stormwater Solutions honors a select group of rising professionals of the stormwater and water resources industry.