ST. CHARLES – Replacing the existing dam in downtown St. Charles with whitewater and recreational channels, installing a recreational zipline above the Fox River and doing other improvements along the Fox River could bring thousands of more people to the city every year and create many economic opportunities, according to a consultant studying the proposal. Read full story...
A plan to create a white-water rafting course, an upgraded riverwalk and various other recreational amenities likely would boost tourism and economic activity in St. Charles, according to the preliminary results of a study. Read full story...
A plan to create more recreational opportunities along the Fox River in St. Charles includes a revamped riverwalk and the potential for kayaking, canoeing and rafting... Read full story...
The St. Charles Kiwanis Club has announced a major commitment to the children of St. Charles with their pledge to fund and construct a significant component of the proposed Active River Development... Read full story...
An all-inclusive color run, a set of 5K and 10K races, and a tug of war across the Fox River will be included in the new "Heart of the Fox Run & Tug" fundraiser this spring.... Read more...
The River Corridor Foundation was the recipient of the 2017 Civic Image Award for the Wind Emotions Sculpture, pictured below, at the recent St. Charles Chamber of Commerce 96th Annual Charlemagne Awards.
The Civic Image Award was created in 1993 to recognize members of the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce for humanitarian efforts and/or civic or personal projects outside of business which have brought outstanding, positive recognition to St. Charles - therefore enhancing the image of the community.
With financial support from Tom and Cris Anderson, Grand Victoria Riverboat Foundation, Community Foundation of Fox River Valley, the City of St. Charles and Active River Project, we purchased and installed the Wind Emotions Sculpture.
The kinetic sculpture is located on the west side of the Fox River where the Anderson family harvested ice years ago. Wind Emotions frames the Municipal Building and features three wind-driven synchronized poles which are illuminated at night. The tallest pole stands 29 feet. Wind Emotions is the work of American sculptor Lyman Whitaker.
Rick Brems and Robert Rydin have completed this amazing video which illustrates the wonderful asset of the Fox River that we are so blessed to enjoy, as well as some of the proposed concepts we hope will be incorporated in the Active River Plan.
This video is about the Active River Project in St. Charles, Illinois, presented by the River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles.
The River Corridor Foundation of St. Charles supports and advocates for projects that will enhance the downtown riverfront environment as a destination for cultural, educational, and economic opportunities that are accessible to all.