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FREP is deeply saddened by the death of our treasurer and past president, Elizabeth Hagen-Moeller, on February 22, 2023.
In addition to her long relationship with FREP, Elizabeth was the administrative & education coordinator for Kane DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District. She was involved in many watershed activities, especially those involving environmental education, over a couple of decades. She will be greatly missed.
A memorial celebration will be planned for June.
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FREP programs are free, open to the public
Reservations are not required, unless so stated
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For our 7th year FREP is co-sponsoring a Watch Party
for the One Earth Film Festival
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Thursday, March 9, 2023
Waubonsee Community College,
Aurora Downtown Campus
18 S. River St., Aurora
5:45 PM Doors open for Resource Fair by the screening co-sponsors
6:30 PM Film, followed by discussion.
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Tickets are now available online
The screening is FREE, with a suggested $8 donation per ticket going to One Earth Film Festival
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Going Circular is a full-length documentary. From the globe-spanning patterns of ocean currents to the microscopic cycles of a living cell, our planet sustains balance through circularity. Scientists, inventors, economists, and designers are increasingly finding that nature’s most fundamental rules of the biosphere may just be the solution to humanity’s collision course with the technosphere. | |
UPCOMING FREP ACTIVITIES: | |
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Wed., April 12, 2023 FREP Noon Network Noon- 1:30 PM
Location: Meet at St Charles Public Works Training Room, 1405 S. 7th Ave.
Then walk to site.
Program: 7th Avenue Creek Project, St. Charles
Presenters: Ken Jay & Chris Gottlieb (City of St Charles)
and Logan Gilbertson (HR Green)
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Wed., May 10, 2023 FREP Membership Meeting & Program 1- 2:30 PM
Location: South Point Facility, Oswegoland Park District, 810 Preston Lane, Oswego, IL
Please enter at rear of building, Door #5 or #15, as there is a school in the other part of the building
Program: Research on an invasive snail and parasite,
is it causing duck mortality?
Presenters: Dr. Jen Koop, NIU, and her students
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Wed., June 14, 2023 FREP Noon Network Noon- 1:30 PM
Location: Brewster Creek Forest Preserve (formerly Camp Tu Endie Wei)
Program: Brewster Creek Dam Removal Project
Presenters: Jeff Mengler, Nancy Williamson, others
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Wed., July 12, 2023 FREP Annual Picnic 3 PM
Location: Pingree Grove Forest Preserve
Program: Habitat & Hydrologic Restoration at Pingree Grove FP
Presenters: Jeff Mengler, others
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President's Message from Jeff | |
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Spring is right around the corner, probably earlier than usual due to climate change, even though we are having an ice storm as I write this. But spring means it is time for our annual Fox River Summit and One Earth Film Festival.
This will be our 11th annual Fox River Summit. I think we’ve all learned a lot from each other over those years. This year will be no exception. Lots of great things on the program including a keynote that will expand on our program from February on freshwater mussels in the Fox River and its tributaries. So please plan to join us in Burlington, Wisconsin on March 16th for another great summit. And you won’t want to miss the raffle and a special appearance by a new character from the river.
Have you ever wondered how the films are selected each year for the One Earth Film Festival? From the One Earth web page, 218 long & short films were reviewed beginning of September to mid-December by 91 film reviewers. There were 1,043 evaluations/film report cards submitted (average of 11 per reviewer)(who’s got time to watch that many films??).
So, as we gear up for the 2023 One Earth Film Festival, let's give a round of applause to the reviewers who have worked tirelessly to bring us the best films for this year's event. Once all this reviewing had taken place, FREP selected from a short list of films offered. Our film this year is Going Circular and we will be back in-person at Waubonsee Community College - Aurora Downtown campus on March 9th. Please bring all your friends and family for an inspiring film, followed by a lively discussion. The idea behind the festival is to inspire people who will then join us in taking action for the planet. Special thanks to all of our Fox River Partners who joined us in sponsoring this film screening.
I hope to see you all there.
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Jeff Mengler
FREP President
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FREP Membership - FY 2022-23 began 7/1/22 | |
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Thank you to all who responded to the statements
for 2022-23 membership renewal.
Did you renew? Check our Membership Roll at the link below.
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If you did not receive a statement, membership can be initiated or renewed online and dues paid via PayPal at: FREP Membership Form.
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Flint Creek/Spring Creek Watershed Conference
April 20, 2023 8:30 AM - 1 PM
Barrington's White House, 145 W. Main St.
FREE Registration
TOPIC: Funding Sources for Restoration, Drainage, and Water Quality Projects
Register by April 14 LINK
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An update will be shared at the Fox River Summit on March 16th. | |
If you would like more information or learn how to get involved, please contact
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Video from February 8, 2023
A watershed approach to uncover suitable habitat for vulnerable mussel species in the Fox River Watershed in Wisconsin and Illinois
Presenter: Alison Stodola, Aquatic Biologist, Curator of Malacology, Illinois Natural History Survey Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois
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Powerpoint presentations from January 11, 2023
Updates from our Watershed Partners
Presenters: Friends of the Fox River, Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge, The Fabulous Fox! Water Trail, The Conservation Foundation, Fox River Study Group.
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November 10, 2021 FREP Presentation by Art Malm:
Freeing Our Fox! - a discussion of dams on the Fox River in Illinois
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Illinois Soil Health Day: A Focus on Tree & Soil Health
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | 9 am – 12 noon FREE
Registration & light breakfast beginning at 8:30am
Larson Prairie Center for the Arts
201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Offered by North Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District. CLICK for Details
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2023 Conference March 8-10, 2023
Holiday Inn — Gurnee Convention Center
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Soil Erosion and Stormwater Workshop Webinar
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 9 AM - 12 PM $10
Offered by Kane DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District. CLICK for Details
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Chicago Wilderness has announced they are officially the Chicago Wilderness Alliance. They've expanded their efforts in Indiana, Wisconsin, Michigan, and rural Illinois, and are emphasizing their work to diversify partnerships.
Visit their website to learn more HERE
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Friends of the Fox River offers their new 2023 electronic calendar. It is interactive and you may enter your own special dates and appointments. If you aren't already a "Friend" of Friends of Fox River, visit their website to download the calendar and also take the opportunity to support them/sign up for their e-newsletter at this LINK
Some of the calendar photographs will be available for sale as full-size prints by the photographers, details for purchase will be included in the photo credits.
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FREP shares reciprocal membership with our watershed partners, Chicago Wilderness Alliance and Friends of the Fox River. | |
Community Recycling Information | | | |
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Becky Hoag, Communications Manager
Fox River Ecosystem Partnership
630-482-9157 info@foxriverecosystem.org
Please email Becky if you have an email to add to our mailing list or content to add to the next monthly Downstream.
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