The Des Plaines River: A Forgotten Paradise │ Abstract Youth

Covering over 1,455 square miles, the Des Plaines River is essential for the health and livelihoods of millions of people making it one of the most important waterways in the United States Midwest; however, it’s also one of the most polluted...
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Chapters:
00:00 - 00:32 History of Rivers
00:33 - 1:20 Water Pollution
01:21 - 02:39 The Des Plaines River Intro
02:40 - 06:24 Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal
06:25 - 09:42 What's in the River?
09:43 - 13:02 Solutions
13:03 - 13:25 Some Good News
13:26 - 16:08 Recreational & Exploration Activities
16:09 - 16:45 Conclusion
16:46 - 17:52 Credits
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[@cathy1944]

I’ve done many Des Plaines canoe marathons in my youth. Some of my most fond memories. Never about winning, always just for fun with a group of friends. Such a long time ago. 😢

[@gg-sn5uz]

thank you so much - our home is in the video flooded 5 times Then torn down - in the flood alleviation - the whole neighborhood is gone- thank you for this film.

[@DPRiverMonsters]

I've caught many carp, bass, panfish, Pike, catfish there and its definitely getting better but still tons of unhealthy water. Great video, love biking the woods here and fishing this river.

[@katieeast8518]

Thank you so much! I kayaked 5 miles along the des plaines river and I saw so much trash it was heart breaking! I’m hoping to get my environment club at libertyville high school to pitch in with cleaning up the river!

[@brothersepicgameplay9809]

Great video and presented well. I fish the Des Plaines River so I was on a curiosity of the river. Thanks.

[@3SevenStangVids]

great video man

[@FRGGuideservice]

I fish the sanitary and ship canal sometimes and it’s crazy how fish even survive in it but it think they’re doing alright

[@matmolloy]

I've been looking for this everywhere! Thanks for the great content @abstract youth !!!

[@dequentinwebber323]

Great video! I was looking for details on fishing on the river.

[@martillo7232]

Hey, good job!

[@crippleguy415]

As usual, Chicago screwing up the rest of the state of Illinois . Still .

[@user-mi1kl2iv6p]

I didn't think that was going to be brought up. Des plains is a sewer. You could call it the bloodstream of the republican party. Accurate.