Reports of wildlife sightings have grown as people who used to be in the gym, office, or elsewhere find themselves along the river. Sightings of beaver are making headlines.

There are at least three resolutions we could all make in 2021 that would have a direct, positive effect on the Chicago River system: pick up the litter, conserve individual water use, and reduce consumption of single-use plastics.

While this past year has been turbulent, Friends of the Chicago River has much to celebrate over the past 12 months.

Voice your opposition by December 28 to help stop the Administration from rolling back some critical protections granted to birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Friends is working with cultural, artistic and environmental organizations on a project that enables artistic exchanges responding to three sites of critical environmental and social conflict in Chicago.

Combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and flooding can occur on cold winter days. Learn about Overflow Action Days in winter.

Safe litter collection during the winter season is as important as ever before.

Some of the most important ecological restoration work to improve and protect the Chicago River system as a natural blue-green corridor occurs during the winter season.

Road salt is of great concern for river life because it is toxic to fish, plants, and other aquatic life. Here are a few helpful tips for how to use and reduce the use of road salt this winter.

Experts agree: nature-based stormwater management is essential in the 21st century.