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Dam removal work on the Carpentersville dam is well underway, and the Fox River will soon flow freely from Algonquin to Elgin.
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Watershed Protection
The Fox River can’t defend itself. When its health is threatened, Friends of the Fox River speaks and acts on the river’s behalf. The river can’t clean itself either. Participate in shoreline and on-the-water river cleanups from April to October.
WHAT WE DO:
Education
We are building a watershed community of caretakers through providing hands-on, outdoor learning experiences throughout the Fox River Watershed.
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Fox River Dam Removal | FAQ’s
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Join Colleen Davidson, owner of Yogic Playground, offering Flow Like a River yoga classes on the first Saturday of each month at the Schweitzer Environmental Center.
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