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Litter Free North Shore Channel Event Digs Into the Trouble with Trash

February 07, 2019

What can you do? Organize your own litter pickup with Friends' Litter Free Toolkit.

Friends of the Chicago River: 40 Years, 40 Key Moments

February 01, 2019

From our launch in 1979, through our policy work, our on-the-ground projects, and our outreach efforts, we look at 40 milestones in the history of Friends of the Chicago River.

Revised Chicago River Development Guidelines, New Governing Board Good News for Waterway

January 28, 2019

Friends applauds recent efforts by Emanuel administration aimed at protecting Chicago River system.

Friends Anniversary: Bringing the River to Life for 40 Years

January 17, 2019

A handful of concerned folks sparked a change in the way we see and treat the Chicago River.

Seed Cleaning a Good Excuse for a Garage Party

January 09, 2019

Garages are THE place where the outdoors meets the indoors. Perfect for a seed party!

Evanston Climate Change Action Plan Features Protections for Chicago River System

January 02, 2019

Overflow Action Day techniques, stormwater improvement, green infrastructure part of plan.

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.

Help Friends continue to improve the Chicago River.

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Blog posted in 2019

Litter Free North Shore Channel Event Digs Into the Trouble with Trash

Friends of the Chicago River: 40 Years, 40 Key Moments

Revised Chicago River Development Guidelines, New Governing Board Good News for Waterway

Friends Anniversary: Bringing the River to Life for 40 Years

Seed Cleaning a Good Excuse for a Garage Party

Evanston Climate Change Action Plan Features Protections for Chicago River System

Friends of the Chicago River is the only organization solely dedicated to the Chicago River system.

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