Friends of the Chicago River
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Friends of the Chicago River is a non-profit organization focused exclusively on protecting the Chicago River. Based in Chicago, Illinois, it pursues a mission to improve and safeguard the river system for people, plants, and animals, with the aim of making the Chicago River one of the world's greatest metropolitan rivers. The organization engages communities and stakeholders in conservation and restoration efforts along the river corridor. In March 2026, the organization announced the appointment of Kathy Bruch to its Board of Directors. It hosts policy forums focused on biodiversity and river stewardship, including the Chicago-Calumet River Summit.