Friends of the Chicago River exceeds in education and activities. They work to keep the people, plants, and animals, within the watershed of the Chivago River safe and healthy, adn well informed about the river. The organization organizes canoe trips down the river in the warmer months; arguably it's most popular event. As a non-profit that has existed in Chicago for over 30 years, Friends of the Chicago river has made great improvements to the health and popularity of the river, and is sure to make great progress in the future with continued support.