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Thank you for another successful River Sweep!

 A terrific job well done!

 

The Friends of the Illinois River is proud to announce our new President:

J.D. Russell

jdrussell@peoriaparks.org

 

Please feel free to contact JD with any questions or concerns.

 

 

2010 Friends of the Illinois River Brochure

Welcome to Friends of the Illinois River -

Friends of the Illinois River, is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to conserving, enhancing and promoting the cultural and natural resources of the Illinois River and its watershed.

 

The Friends of the Illinois River is in conjunction with "It's Our River Day...

A Celebration of Illinois Rivers Through Education, Recreation, and Conservation.

For more information, click here!
 

A big thank you to Illinois American Water for their generous donation to this years sweep!!! Please check out their website by clicking on the logo above!!

 

Interested in a River Sweep in your Community?

Want help in starting a River Sweep in your Community?
Click Here for "3 Easy Steps" for a Successful Sweep!!

 

ILLINOIS RIVER SWEEP

The Sweep is an annual event that cleans up the Illinois River and it's tributaries on the

third Saturday in September -

Check out the list of Communities that Participate in the Illinois River Sweep

 

VOLUNTEERS!

Help clean up the Illinois River

All registered participants will receive a free River Sweep T-shirt plus gloves and trash bags

Call (815) 224-1650 to join in

or fill out our Volunteer Registration Form

Our Goals -

•Enhance local awareness of issues directly related to the Illinois River.
•Increase public awareness of the historical, cultural, and natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities along the Illinois River.
•Protect and enhance native plant and animal communities.
•Encourage economic development compatible with the mission statement of the Friends of the Illinois River.

GET INVOLVED & HELP THE RIVER !

 

JOIN ILLINOIS RIVER SWEEP

REGISTER ON-LINE!

 

AND CELEBRATE "IT'S OUR RIVER DAY"

 

Pictures from the 2007 River Sweep

September 15, 2007

 

 

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