Current Highlights
Clean Water and Healthy Fish
Right now the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) is reviewing improved water quality standards for the Chicago River and Calumet River systems and we need your help to make sure they approve them. A critical improvement over what we have now, these recommendations include disinfecting bacteria that pours into these waterways as a by product of sewage treatment and controlling other factors that can harm people and fish. Learn more about this critical water quality opportunity…
Chicago River Flatwater Classic 2008
NEW DATE! Friends’ 9th annual Chicago River Flatwater Classic canoe and kayak race on Sunday, October 5, 2008 includes new boat classes, expanded finish line festivities and exciting new prize opportunities. Come to compete or simply float along the 7.25 mile course, enjoying the beautiful and varied vistas along the Chicago River.
Action Plan for the Chicago River:
Getting Specific Strategies for a cleaner, more vibrant Chicago River
The report outlines the future needs of the Chicago River and offers recommendations for river improvement. It is the culmination of over 50 subject-area experts who participated in one of six charrettes and is now available here. (3MB PDF)
In addition, Friends’ Friends’ Chicago River Matrix, (88K PDF) which outlines public access, water quality, aquatic habitat, riverbank habitat, riverbank naturalization and land protection for each stretch of the river, is also available.
New Offices for Friends
Friends’ new address is:
28 East Jackson, Suite 1800
Chicago, IL 60604-2272
Our phone, fax and email addresses have not changed.
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