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A Festive Evening Celebrating 20 Years of the Bridgehouse Museum

October 02, 2026

Proceeds from the special cruise benefit important programming at the Bridgehouse Museum.

How Federal Water Policy Shapes Our Watershed

October 02, 2026

Hear from community and environmental leaders about the water challenges facing our watershed, learn how federal policy connects to work happening in our communities, and get practical tips for engaging your members of Congress.

Long-term Action and Advocacy to Address Contaminated River Sediment

October 01, 2026

Friends of the Chicago River is fighting for a more holistic approach to restoring the waterways, including addressing legacy contamination, improving aquatic habitat, and expanding opportunities for recreation

Friends of the Chicago River is the only organization solely dedicated to the Chicago River system.

Since 1979, Friends has been working to improve the health of the Chicago River system for the benefit of people and wildlife and by doing so, has laid the foundation for the river to be a beautiful, continuous, easily accessible corridor of open space in the Chicago region.

Help Friends continue to improve the Chicago River.

Every donation helps. See how »

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A Festive Evening Celebrating 20 Years of the Bridgehouse Museum

How Federal Water Policy Shapes Our Watershed

Long-term Action and Advocacy to Address Contaminated River Sediment

Friends of the Chicago River is the only organization solely dedicated to the Chicago River system.

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