It’s Our River Day – Sept 19, 2009

Photo from It’s Our River Day Brochure

It’s Our River Day is a day dedicated to increasing awareness and appreciation for the rivers of Illinois through the planning of activities and events and by cultivating education, recreation and conservation. It’s Our River Day takes place each year on the third Saturday in September. 

Education, recreation and conservation are important to the health of our rivers. They are interconnected like a river within its ecosystem. It is important to keep the history and culture of life along the river alive, to continue to address the threats against its health, and to form new and innovative ways to provide access to the waterways for recreation.

With this in mind, communities and organizations are invited to celebrate your river by offering citizens a chance to contribute to the health of the watershed by providing organized activities and events annually on the third Saturday in September.

 View the official It’s Our River Day brochure (PDF) or regester your event (Word document).