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172 Acres of Winter Restoration Success

March 25, 2021

This winter Friends expanded our land restoration footprint by 172 acres.

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Lingering Effects of Road Salt

March 24, 2021

After the snow and ice are gone, the perils of road salt continue to harm Chicago-area water and wildlife.

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Muddy Day, Please Don’t Play

March 23, 2021

Staying on the trail is an essential component of protecting river-edge trails and forest preserves, particularly on days when trails are muddy.

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Time for a new tradition

March 13, 2021

Statement from Friends of the Chicago River about dyeing the river green.

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Registration is Open for Chicago River Day

March 12, 2021

Join Friends of the Chicago River on May 8 for the 29th annual Chicago River Day.

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Friends Joins Environmental & Conservation Groups Call for Legal Action on Siting of General Iron

March 11, 2021

An open letter to Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, and Acting Administrator of EPA Region 5 Cheryl Newton to take legal action to stop General Iron.

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Call for Nominations for 2021 River Blue Awards

March 10, 2021

Friends is accepting nominations for the 2021 Chicago River Blue Awards.

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Become a Wildlife Monitor

March 09, 2021

Friends is seeking volunteer wildlife monitors at restored habitats for three river-dependent species.

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Inside, Out & About on Spotify

February 13, 2021

Friends’ new podcast – Inside, Out & About – is available on Spotify, (search Friends of the Chicago River).

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Friends’ Experts Discuss the River in Winter

February 12, 2021

What happens to the Chicago River in winter? Friends’ experts answer questions about life under frozen water.

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