An unparalleled opportunity to experience the enchanting beauty of the Chicago River.

The custom-built, open source searchable map was designed to increase the use of multi-beneficial natural solutions to address a myriad of community and environmental problems. It is free and available to the public.

Friends honors three worthy recipients with our 2022 River Commitment Awards for their exceptional efforts on behalf of our mission to improve and protect the river. 

Friends was delighted to help our partners at Riverbank Neighbors celebrate 30 years of their significant community-based stewardship of the Chicago River.

Nature offers a good path of reflection.

The Natural Solutions Tool will be publicly available to elevate the use of natural systems to defend against environmental injustice and degradation.

You can help us share the joy of paddling the river system by becoming a volunteer canoe guide.

Road salt, even in tiny amounts, can pollute water forever.

The Congress offers workshops on environment-related topics and features student presentations with a focus on river-related issues.