Volume 14, Number 4
Winter 2005

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In a Place Called Illinois: Caring for the Chicago River The complexity of caring for a river in an urban context. David Schejbal
Chicago’s First People
Introduces readers to Native American cultures that once inhabited the Chicago area.
Thomas E. Emerson
Pockets of Diversity
Highlights Illinois Nature Preserves found in the Chicago River watershed.
Susan L. Post
The Social Evolution of the Chicago River
Examines Chicagoans’ changing attitudes toward and relationships with the Chicago.
David Schejbal
Invasive Species Key in Chicago River Planning
Explores the management challenges posed by invasive species.
Irene Miles
Reclaiming an Urban River
Chronicles the recent progress in bringing back the Chicago River.
Cathy Hudzik
FOCALPOINT: Mentoring
Acknowledges the guidance of a mentor in developing entomolgic and photographic skills.
Michael R. Jeffords
