River Rally 2020
By Gary Swick, President Reflections River Network‘s annual River Rally is a national conference that brings together river advocates from agencies,... Read More
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Cleanup and Advocacy
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The Fox River can’t defend itself. When its health is threatened, Friends of the Fox River speaks on the river’s behalf. The river can’t clean itself either. Participate in shoreline and on-the-water rescue cleanups from April to October.
Recreation and Education
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Take a simple rejuvenating walk along the river. Paddle it, bike it, fish it—all with a watchful eye for trees, plants and wildlife. Join a canoe trip to make a physical connection to the river to better appreciate its beauty, habitat, and challenges.
Give Your Resources
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Become a member, a volunteer “Watershed Watchdog.” Join the rescue cleanup crew. Monitor water quality—we’ll show you how. Provide a service, learn from an expert—teach, learn, plant, water, or weed at the Schweitzer Environmental Center.
Local protection of natural resources has never been more important!
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Canoe Raffle
Win this brand new Northstar Northwind 16 canoe and help us expand our education programs to schools throughout the Fox River’s watershed.
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