Chicago River Student Congress

The Chicago River Student Congress is a unique conference during which students interact with others and learn more about the Chicago River. Students share their knowledge, experiences and enthusiasm with their peers and environmental professionals. Students attend informative workshops and view displays created by other students and by professionals from local non-profit and government agencies.

Interested in volunteering for this special event? Contact Mark Hauser at mhauser@chicagoriver.org.

Saturday, February 25, 2023
8:00 am - 1:00 pm

DePaul College Prep High School
3333 North Rockwell Street, Chicago

Registration Form
Student Congress webpage

If you would like to volunteer at the Congress email us.

This Year’s Theme:

Improving Our River and Our Community

Improving the Chicago River can seem a big task. But all big tasks are made up of smaller problems that we can overcome together. What can you do to improve the river for your community? Learn what students across the watershed are doing to care for the river, watch over it, and to improve it. We should all be part of the discussion as we propose solutions. This year’s Congress will allow students to have fun as they share what they know about the river and how they serve to make it better. During the Congress, students can teach workshops, attend workshops, visit exhibits, and interact with college students and many different river professionals.