Friends of the Chicago River Watershed Policy Manager Tessa Murray and MWRD Executive Director John Murray discuss the impacts of recent storms on WTTW’s Chicago Tonight program.

The findings reinforce years of advocacy by Friends of the Chicago River and our partners.

Classified as endangered in Illinois, the Blanding’s turtle is a Chicago-Calumet River system resident that is suffering from habitat fragmentation and loss, predation, and mortality from traversing roads.

Chicagoans are encouraged to submit comments on the City's draft Green Infrastructure Strategy through July 10.

Friends of the Chicago River and the Forest Preserves of Cook County invite residents of the Calumet region to experience the Calumet River in a unique and meaningful way during the African American Heritage Water Trail Paddle.

Designed for corporate groups of all sizes, these experiences put employees directly to work improving river-edge habitats that benefit people, water, and wildlife.

The anniversary celebration continues June 25 with the next Happy Hour Speakers Series event, featuring Reuben Keller, PhD, who will present "Native and Invasive Crayfish of Chicago."

We’re proud to welcome our Bridgehouse Museum team, a dynamic group bringing a wide range of expertise in history, guest relations, and environmental education:

Fifteen years ago wastewater effluent disinfection was approved and now we are swimming.