Friends of the Forest Preserves will continue to build on the success of Centennial Volunteers program at five new Cook County Forest Preserves, including preserves adjacent to the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and Cal Sag Channel. Project will create new and fortify existing volunteer stewardship communities that will manage and conduct habitat restoration activities, including invasive species control, to advance the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s goals.
NFWF Grant Profile
Conservation Program(s):
Chi-Cal Rivers Fund
Project Title: Centennial Volunteers Network Restoration along the Chicago River (IL) - IV
Organization:
Friends of the Forest Preserves
Project ID:
0501.18.061262
Description:
Award Amount:
$114929.86
Location:
Cook County forest preserves adjacent to the North Branch of the Chicago River, Little Calumet River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, and Calumet Sag Channel.