Friends of the Chicago River welcomes a new statewide stewardship group devoted to Illinois Nature Preserves, Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves.

Learn more about groundbreaking research and approaches to managing stormwater using nature-based solutions on Friends’ YouTube Channel where the presentations of the featured speakers at our 2020 Chicago River Summit are posted.

From the barred owl to the tufted titmouse, the Chicago River system is home to numerous birds to spot during the winter months. Birders in the Chicago River system can also help collect important data about bird species in the watershed using apps and other reporting tools.

Reports of wildlife sightings have grown as people who used to be in the gym, office, or elsewhere find themselves along the river. Sightings of beaver are making headlines.

There are at least three resolutions we could all make in 2021 that would have a direct, positive effect on the Chicago River system: pick up the litter, conserve individual water use, and reduce consumption of single-use plastics.

While this past year has been turbulent, Friends of the Chicago River has much to celebrate over the past 12 months.

Voice your opposition by December 28 to help stop the Administration from rolling back some critical protections granted to birds under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

Friends is working with cultural, artistic and environmental organizations on a project that enables artistic exchanges responding to three sites of critical environmental and social conflict in Chicago.

Combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and flooding can occur on cold winter days. Learn about Overflow Action Days in winter.

Safe litter collection during the winter season is as important as ever before.