NFWF Grant Profile

Conservation Program(s):

Five Star and Nature Restoration Trust

Project Title: Restoring the South Branch of the Chicago River through Community Science and Engagement (IL)

Organization:

Shedd Aquarium Society

Project ID:

1301.23.078611

Award Amount:

$45170.00

Location:

This project will occur in a 41-acre zone of the Chicago River Watershed's South Branch. Specifically, the partnership will monitor four urban river habitat sites in the area (barge slips, turning basin, main channel, and floating wetland habitat).