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EPA Supports Chicago River Schools Network

August 27, 2022

The grant funds will support teacher workshops and stewardship field trips to help students explore the Chicago-Calumet River system and learn about nature and science.

American Fisheries Society Honors Friends for Aquatic Conservation

August 25, 2022

The prestigious award recognizes long-term contributions that advance aquatic resource conservation at a regional or local level.

Friends Welcomes Two New Board Members

August 20, 2022

Friends of the Chicago River is pleased to welcome Aditi Chakravorty and Cameron Brenson.

Hundreds Turnout for Summer Float Party

August 16, 2022

Dragons, unicorns, pink flamingos, and an 11-foot pool were just some of the colorful floats that meandered downstream on the North Branch from River Park to Clark Park.

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.

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Blog posted in August 2022

EPA Supports Chicago River Schools Network

American Fisheries Society Honors Friends for Aquatic Conservation

Friends Welcomes Two New Board Members

Hundreds Turnout for Summer Float Party

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

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