Start planning now to host a special event at the Bridgehouse Museum next year.

The Chicago-Calumet River system is healthier today than it was yesterday, and this time next year it will be even healthier thanks to the generosity of supporters like you.

Over one-third of donors were new to Friends.

Each year thousands of friends – volunteers, corporate groups, elected officials, teachers – come together to create a healthier watershed - thank you.

To advance our Chicago River Schools Network science, technology, engineering (STEM) goals, we are working with teachers to integrate our Natural Solutions Tool and environmental justice content into our award-winning curriculum.

The special evening cruise, with dazzling views of the Chicago skyline, is an unparalleled opportunity to experience the enchanting beauty of the Chicago River on a frosty winter evening.

Chicago Innovation’s Climate Change Initiative was established to elevate the issue of the devastating impact of climate change and to promote and amplify solutions to it such as the Natural Solutions Tool.

To advance our Chicago River Schools Network science, technology, engineering goals, we are working with teachers to integrate our Natural Solutions Tool and environmental justice content into our award-winning curriculum.

Friends co-hosted the cleanup with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office whose volunteer employees enthusiastically picked up trash at five locations.

To advance the CRSN’s science, technology, engineering (STEM) goals, we are working with teachers to integrate our Natural Solutions Tool and environmental justice content into our award-winning curriculum.