We are excited to offer numerous ways for people to enjoy your local waterway. 

The notable leaders include public, private, academic, and non-profit professionals throughout the Chicago area.

Tickets go on sale July 11, 2022. Stay tuned for more details.

One beautiful place of reflection is Whistler Woods along the Little Calumet River in south suburban Riverdale.

Led by Friends’ staff and volunteer canoe guides, athletes from across SailGP’s nine international teams donned hip waders and accessed planting spots via canoes from the Lathrop Homes dock on the North Branch in Chicago.

The Chicago River is part of the highway system of rivers that migratory birds utilize for their yearly travels. This spring Friends teamed up with Chicago Ornithological Society to do a bird count from the boats on the North Branch of the Chicago. Read on to learn how many species we saw in just two hours!

The three remaining scheduled summer bridge lifts are Wednesday, June 22, Saturday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 29.

By 2023, the state will either offer compostable or recyclable foodware in these areas.

There are many great opportunities in the weeks ahead to enjoy the beauty and wildlife of the Chicago-Calumet River system.

The 2021-2022 Chicago River Blue Awards recognize important river-sensitive projects.