Crooked Creek Invasive Species Removal Gets Boost From Chi-Cal Rivers Fund in Southwest Suburbs
Goal is to restore natural infiltration, improve wildlife habitat.
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Canal Shores Road Vote Fails Environment, Says Friends of the Chicago River
MWRD vote "puts the interests of a private developer above those of the environment," says Friends of the Chicago River Executive Director Margaret Frisbie.
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Trump Tower Lawsuit: Vice News Report
Vice Nightly News, airing on HBO, recently filed a report on our legal action against the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago for violations of the federal Clean Water Act.
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Chicago River Trash Locations: 'Hotspotting' Helps Hunt It Down
Looking for trash on the North Shore Channel.
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Friends of the Chicago River: 27 Reasons for #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is an annual event geared towards supporting non-profits.
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Chicago Fishes Event a Gill-ty Pleasure
The 2nd annual free fishing event on the Chicago Riverwalk attracted hundreds of folks.
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Planet Forward Podcast: Friends Executive Director Margaret Frisbie Talks With Colin Boyle
Friends Executive Director Margaret Frisbie talks history, pollution, swimming and the future of the Chicago River.
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Volunteers of the Year, Spirit of the River, River Champions Award Winners Honored
“The amount of passion and energy for this organization is amazing,” said Friends Executive Director Margaret Frisbie.
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Odyssey Chicago River Christening: "The River Belongs To Us All'
Friends of the Chicago River Executive Director Margaret Frisbie calls new vessel the latest way for people to get close to the river.
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Canal Shores Road Would 'Negatively Impact Critical Habitat,' Friends Tells MWRD Board
Friends urges rejection of easment through golf course.
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