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Chicago has one of the most spectacular urban waterfronts in the world, but it faces regular threats. Concerted efforts can protect the lake, keep it free and open to the public, and expand awareness of nature-based solutions for shoreline erosion. It is especially important to include underserved populations and residents who live far from the water in the grassroots movement, to be empowered in leading the efforts to protect the lakefront. Why Chicago’s Lakefront Needs Prot

For the past few months, journalist Kyle Mucerino has been attending EEC events and reporting on them in a variety of articles. We much appreciate the awareness and involvement he has been bringing to the organization, and we wish him luck in his last year of school! See his bio and a few samples of his stories below. Kyle Mucerino is a reporter for the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where he is pursuing his master’s degree as part of the class of 202

Looking back at Osterman Beach Dunes’ Stewardship Efforts in 2023

A HUGE thank you to the 106 volunteers that joined in for Osterman/Hollywood Beach Stewardship this year totaling 324 stewardship hours!...

166 volunteer-hours over 6 workdays with thousands of plants planted, weed and invasive plants pulled, trees controlled, community...