Events
Events
We Need Everyone's Help to protect the Fox River!
Friends of the Fox River cannot achieve its mission without the participation of concerned citizens like you. Your membership will help to maintain our existing programs and assist us in expanding our work in the watershed.
Calendar
Stay up to date on the latest events. Browse our calendar and make sure you save the date! View calendar »
Workshops
Do you want to get your feet wet at water quality monitoring? Or join the Friends of the Fox River Monitoring Network Training & Benthic Macro Invertebrate Workshop! Continue reading »
Board Meetings
See who is helping us get things done. Continue reading »
Plantings
Plan to help us plant more sections of the river with water willow plants. When established, these plants create fish habitat and provide many other environmental benefits. Continue reading »
Gallery
View photos of Friends of the Fox events! View gallery »
Volunteers Needed for Water Willow PlantFriends of the Fox River and the Illinois Smallmouth Alliance will be hosting a water willow plantin... Read more |
1st Annual Native Plant SaleFriends of the Fox River will be hosting our 1st Annual Native Plant Sale at our new... Read more |
Fact Sheet
- 1. In Illinois, 13 dams impede the Fox River’s flow.
- 2. Most Fox River dams serve no purpose.
- 3. Fox River dams do not “improve fishing.”
- 4. River dams degrade water quality.