The Chicago River is teeming with wildlife due to significant restoration efforts, hard fought water-quality victories, and green and grey infrastructure improvements.

The commission identifies three annual environmental goals and works toward their implementation.

 A winding tributary to the Cal-Sag Channel, which is a part of the Chicago River system, Crooked Creek and the surrounding land are fertile habitat for dragonflies and damselflies, including the endangered Hine’s emerald dragonfly.

Chicago River Schools Network (CRSN) - Friends’ premier education program - is off to a fast start in its 25th year.

The eighth annual river cruise benefits the education and public outreach programs of the Bridgehouse Museum.

Volunteer paddlers wrap up successful Canoe and Clean season.

More than 2,700 people visited the Bridgehouse Museum as part of Open House Chicago.

Now through December 31, vote for Friends of the Chicago River through the Target Circle loyalty program.

A day of fun and educational activities for all ages.

Artist Damon Locks – visual artist, educator, vocalist/musician, and deejay – will perform a duet with the live sounds of the DuSable Bridge lift in the gear room of the Bridgehouse Museum.