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Blog posted in 2022

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Chicago's Proposed Casino Needs to be the Greenest Casino in the World

May 07, 2022

We emphasize the importance of a river sensitive design approach that recognizes the river as an ecological and recreational resource to the City of Chicago.

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The McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum opens May 14.

May 04, 2022

The Bridgehouse Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday from May 14 through October 30.

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Chicago River Student Congress Success

May 02, 2022

Over 120 attendees participated in interactive environmental experiments including water quality testing, trail restoration, a litter cleanup, and a birds-of-prey showcase.

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The Beauty of Dark

April 23, 2022

The Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Palos Preserves as the largest Urban Night Sky Place in the world.

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Happy Earth Day 2022

April 22, 2022

Learn about some helpful ideas and approaches from our staff to help the environment every day.

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Greater Chicago Watershed Alliance Grows with New Partners

April 21, 2022

Maximizing multiple ecological, social, and climate resiliency objectives across jurisdictional boundaries is the core work of the 19-member Watershed Alliance.

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Together We Are the Eyes and Ears of the River

April 20, 2022

Report any irregular activity in the Chicago-Calumet River system.

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Invest in a River

April 19, 2022

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MWRD Honors 30th Annual Chicago River Day; Media Partner Joins

April 18, 2022

MWRD resolution acknowledges the Chicago River as one of our most valuable and prominent natural resources.

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Join the Many Volunteers Signing Up for Chicago River Day

April 09, 2022

Excited volunteers are mobilizing for Friends’ large-scale spring litter cleanup and restoration event. 

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