UPCOMING EVENTS

Water Willow Planting - July 12 @ 8:00am - The high water has forced us to postpone the new date is July 12 with July 19 as the alternate date. We will be planting on the west side of the Fox River, just downstream from the dam at Montgomery. Access to the planting site will be from River Street. We are planting with the Illinois Smallmouth Alliance


 




2008 Oswego Spring Fox River Rescues - July 26 and August 19 - Click here for more details!



PREVIOUS EVENTS

2008 Spring Fox River Rescue - Thank you to all who participated in the Fox River Rescue it was a major success! (Cleanup photos and statistics coming soon!)


 



2007 Photo Contest Winners!
- We would like to thank all of the contestants whom spent many enjoyable hours on the Fox River waiting for that picture perfect moment! We hope that our accomplishments inspire you to continue capturing the beauty of the Fox River! Which gives an insight to others the importance of keeping the Fox River clean.

2006 Photo Contest Winners Slideshow

We Need Everyone's Help to protect the Fox River and its tributaries, we invite you to join us! We host various events from River Cleanups, Monitoring, Restoration Plantings, Workshops all throughout the Fox River Watershed and available to suit all ages.





Our Mission:
"... to preserve, restore and protect
the Fox River Watershed's resources
by connecting people with nature
through education, research,
restoration and advocacy."





 

WAYS TO SUPPORT FOFR

Become a FOFR Member or

Make a Donation

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.

Whether you choose to become a volunteer monitor, participate in a Fox Rescue cleanup, attend Friends of the Fox River events, or simply to be counted as a member, you are helping to protect the Fox River and its tributaries.

In return, we will provide you with educational events, newsletters, volunteer opportunities, and reports of our activities on behalf of the Fox River. Together we can create the culture of stewardship needed to protect the Fox River now and for future generations.

If you have questions about a Friends of the Fox River membership, please contact Karin Ley at 815-356-6605 or leykl@aol.com.

Help Us Keep the Fox River Watershed Healthy!

 


 

THE RIFFLE NEWSLETTER


April 2008 Newsletter

December 2007 Newsletter

Past E-News Issues



LEARN ABOUT THE FOX RIVER

Fox River Watershed Map

Five Ways You Can Help The Fox River

Fact Sheet - Dams

Fox River facts, critical issues & resources

How to make your property environmentally friendly


FOX RIVER CONCERNS

Yorkville Dam Update

Prairie Parkway Update



BOARD MEMBER'S CORNER

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