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30 Years of River Education, Tell Us Your Story
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River Swimming Summit is January 28
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Awards Honor Exceptional Work
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Apply Now for 2027 Marathon
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The Power of Plants to Grow Resiliency
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Friends Wins International River Prize
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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.