Freezing temperatures are vital to creating the conditions for large-scale ecological restoration work that requires large equipment because the frozen ground protects the soil and plants from being destroyed and compacted.

This month, organize a River Action Day with Friends and give your coworkers a chance to have some fun, build camaraderie, and get outside.

Studies show that upwards of 85% of river trash is plastic, much of it from polystyrene food packaging.

Bubbly Creek is the site of a proposed 44-acre ecological restoration project by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers which has been hampered by potential liability relating to the sediment issue.

This year the Big Fish Ball will be an activating Earth Day on the River cruise aboard the Odyssey Chicago River, and all sponsors will enjoy special April Earth Month employee engagement activities.

With the support of Waste Management, the contest is free and open to all Chicagoland youth ages eight to 18. Submissions may be made individually or through a school or community group.

The Big Jump promoted public understanding of how vastly river water quality has improved and that the barriers to swimming are more cultural that physical.

Our River Commitment Award recipients exemplify the action and advocacy that is instrumental to the revitalization of the Chicago-Calumet River system.

The Big Fish Ball is one of our most special fundraising events of the year.

Skowlund has helped lead many projects along the Chicago River and has extensive professional knowledge of river ecology, habitat creation, and responsible urban development along river corridors.