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Blog posted in 2019.

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Invasives Out, Native Plants In: River-Edge Work Showing Signs of Success

December 23, 2019

Centennial Volunteers effort in Forest Preserves of Cook County aims to improve water quality and wildlife habitat, reduce flooding.

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2020 Friends of the Chicago River Events: Chicago River Day, Chicago River Summit, Big Fish Ball and More

December 02, 2019

Save the dates, save the river!

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The Climate Pod Podcast Live in Chicago Highlights River's Troubled Past, Promising Future

November 22, 2019

Friends' Executive Director Margaret Frisbie was a featured guest on the program taped at Lincoln Hall.

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Bats and the Chicago River: Unfairly Feared, Amazingly Helpful

November 22, 2019

Friends' Conservation Programs Specialist Maggie Jones talks bats at Half Acre Beer Co., 2050 W. Balmoral Ave. in Chicago.

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Keynote Address: 'Believe in the Blue/Green Corridor Solution' Friends Tells Storm Water Experts

November 15, 2019

Friends of the Chicago River Executive Director Margaret Frisbie spoke at the Storm Water Solutions conference.

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Climate Change Podcast Taping at Lincoln Hall to Benefit Friends

November 08, 2019

The November 18 taping will feature comedy, music, and expert panelists on climate change.

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North Branch Survey Recommendations: More Paddling Spots, Concrete Removal, Better Signage

November 05, 2019

Friends and partners surveyed the North Branch of the Chicago River between River Park and Gompers Park.

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New Friends' Video Celebrates Chicago River Renaissance

October 22, 2019

Mayor Lightfoot: "Chicagoans simply wouldn't be able to enjoy and benefit from this resource without Friends of the Chicago River. I am grateful for their stewardship.”

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Volunteer of the Year, Spirit of the River, River Champion Awards Honor Exceptional Efforts

October 21, 2019

Chris Parson, Lauren Umek, and Stephan Vandenbroucke were recognized at Friends' annual meeting.

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Volunteer Project Tackles Invasive Plants In North Suburban Watersmeet Woods Forest Preserve

October 14, 2019

Illinois Clean Energy Foundation funds volunteer effort to improve wildlife habitat, flooding prevention

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