Federal grants are immensely impactful because they leverage the size of the government to bring transformative resources to the Chicago area which private philanthropy often cannot match.

Together, we can make the Chicago-Calumet River system cleaner and healthier.

Make your impact lead to mission critical work to protect and restore the river system and experience

Our immersive canoe program introduces over 1,000 people each year to the river system.

It is time to protect the river from all forms of degradation, and to comply with the permit requirements of the Clean Water Act for this time-honored tradition.

Cruising the Chicago River under the shimmering lights of the downtown skyline is an exciting way to celebrate achievements, discuss our upcoming goals, and further our mission with shared action and advocacy.

Recognizing the urgency of this moment, Watershed Alliance members remain committed to working together to sustain and scale our impact.

The prestigious award recognizes outstanding participation in the Chicago River Schools Network (CRSN), Friends’ flagship education program.

Freezing temperatures are vital to creating the conditions for large-scale ecological restoration work that requires large equipment because the frozen ground protects the soil and plants from being destroyed and compacted.