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Last month’s successful passage of five open space referenda in the Fox River watershed gives us 10,000 reasons to celebrate — one reason per acre of additional land that will be preserved in McHenry, Kane and Kendall Counties! Let’s keep up the momentum. Stay informed, get involved and be active in conservation efforts in your … Read more

Spring is here! Time to get out and make a difference in our watershed. Here’s just a few ways: Vote ‘Yes’ for open space on April 17. Volunteer at Sierra Club-Valley of the Fox Group’s River Rescue on April 21. Learn about stream ecology at “Meet the Macros” workshop on April 28. Thank you to … Read more

Next month is pivotal for land protection in the Fox River watershed. Several open space referenda will be on the ballot. On April 17, our collective votes can make funds available to purchase, preserve and manage nearly 10,000 additional acres of open space. When we invest in open space, we: protect high quality natural areas, … Read more

Welcome to the first issue of Friends of the Fox River’s e-News — our monthly hot sheet for Fox River Watershed conservation news. Our quick-reference format highlights news, workshops, events, and other conservation resources (with links leading to expanded text). There’s great things happening throughout our watershed. We urge you to get involved. If there’s … Read more