Illinois Takes Step Forward on Plastic Pellet Pollution – Further Action Needed
This legislation helps stop plastic pellets before they enter the watershed.
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American Eel Caught and Released
An American eel was caught in the Chicago River downtown last week causing quite a stir
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Chicago River Day, a Record Success
The 34th Annual Chicago River Day was among the most successful yet with more than 2,700 volunteer registered for 88 sites.
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Volunteers Needed at Some Chicago River Day Sites
Please consider experiencing a new part of the river system you haven’t seen before!
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A Year of Native Animals: the Virile Crayfish
The virile crayfish is also the ambassador species featured on this year’s Chicago River Day t-shirt. It lives in rivers, lakes, ponds and streams that do not freeze solid, and need rocks and vegetation to hide from predators and overwinter.
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20th Bridgehouse Museum Season Opens in One Week
As the educational hub of Friends of the Chicago River and a cultural landmark on the Chicago Riverwalk, the museum invites visitors to discover the remarkable transformation of the Chicago-Calumet River system.
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