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Make a difference in the Fox River watershed.

  • Membership

    Membership

    Why is my Membership Important? 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. Join Now »

  • Fox Rescue

    Fox Rescue

    We need everyone’s help to protect the Fox River and its tributaries. We invite you, your friends and family to pitch in at the Fox River Cleanups. We have various cleanup locations and dates available to suit all ages. Persons with hip waders, canoes, kayaks are extremely welcomed. Continue reading »

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    Volunteering

    Everyone's help is needed to protect the Fox River and its tributaries. One of the best ways to protect the Fox River is to become actively involved in our organization. We invite you to pitch in at a Fox Rescue cleanup, join FOFR's Watershed Monitoring Network and learn how to monitor water quality, lend a hand at one of our habitat improvement projects, and voice your concerns to our board members. Volunteer »

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    Donations

    Your financial or in-kind donations directly support our river protection efforts. Your donation enables us to host education events, sponsor cleanups, train stream monitors, and organize habitat improvement projects. Donate »

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    Photo Contest

    Send us your best photos inspired by the Fox River! We are calling for member-taken photos displaying "The beauty of the Fox River". Send us a photo »

 

Volunteers Needed for Water Willow Plant

Friends of the Fox River and the Illinois Smallmouth Alliance will be hosting a water willow plantin...

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1st Annual Native Plant Sale

    Friends of the Fox River will be hosting our 1st Annual Native Plant Sale at our new...

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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.

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