
Community Care at Canal Origins Park
Throughout the spring and summer, Friends is hosting student field trips, community cleanups, and canoe and clean events to build sustained youth and community stewardship for reducing litter pollution.
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Supporting the Chicago-Calumet River System with Advocacy and Action
Learn more and get involved in our current policy efforts to create lasting protections for the Chicago-Calumet River system for all people, water, and wildlife.
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Berman Subaru Shares their Love for Friends with Generous Donation
Generous donation supports our public policy and planning initiatives, restoration efforts, and education and outreach programs.
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Special Triple Your Dollar Match Campaign
From April 19 through April 30, your gift will be TRIPLED, up to $20,000.
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Last chance to bid at the 2025 Big Fish Ball Silent Auction!
Help support Friends’ public policy and planning work, education programs, and on the ground projects.
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River Reminiscent – 2005
In 2005, Friends opened the Michigan Avenue Fish Hotel; it was the first floating island installed in the Midwest.
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Earth Day on the River Was a Huge Success
The elegant evening was a joyful tribute to our collective impact,.
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Thank you, EPA Staff
Friends of the Chicago River joins with 18 other leading environmental, social justice, and conservation organizations to express our appreciation and support for the dedicated public servants of the EPA.
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