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Community Action on Sewage and the River

July 18, 2021

There are more than 300 combined sewer outfalls that flow directly into the Chicago and Calumet Rivers.

Connections With Nature Through Inside, Out & About

July 17, 2021

Being outside in nature is good for our health.

Bridgehouse Museum Lecture Series

July 16, 2021

Expert speakers bring to life key aspects of the Chicago River system, and wildlife.

Happy Independence Day!

July 04, 2021

Time to reflect on the beauty of our nation's natural wonders.

Bats are Essential to our Ecosystem

July 01, 2021

Find out why you should appreciate this fascinating mammal.

Working to Reduce Sewer Overflows

June 30, 2021

Friends and the MWRD work together to raise overflow action awareness.

Fly Dumping: You Can Help Protect our Forest Preserves and Communities

June 28, 2021

The Forest Preserves of Cook County responded to 815 instances of fly dumping in 2020.

Honoring Juneteenth

June 18, 2021

We join in honoring this important day in our nation’s history.

Community Scientists Monitor for Bats

June 16, 2021

To better understand the presence of bats in our area, Friends has been monitoring the species since 2018.

Fish Kill: A Call to Action

June 15, 2021

Fish can die during drought and heat waves because slow moving and/or warm water doesn’t capture dissolved oxygen well which they need to live.

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.

Every donation helps. See how »

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Community Action on Sewage and the River

Connections With Nature Through Inside, Out & About

Bridgehouse Museum Lecture Series

Happy Independence Day!

Bats are Essential to our Ecosystem

Working to Reduce Sewer Overflows

Fly Dumping: You Can Help Protect our Forest Preserves and Communities

Honoring Juneteenth

Community Scientists Monitor for Bats

Fish Kill: A Call to Action

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

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