Urban Rivers is a brand dedicated to transforming urban waterways into thriving wildlife sanctuaries. Through their innovative approach, they seek to bring back river habitats in major cities by building artificial floating gardens that integrate seamlessly into existing river systems. These gardens are filled with native wetland plants, providing a sustainable food source, shelter, and high-quality habitat for native wildlife.

However, Urban Rivers' mission goes beyond just benefiting the local flora and fauna. They also prioritize the social impact of their work. Recognizing that access to nature and green spaces in cities is not evenly distributed, they target historically degraded areas of the Chicago River to create lush gardens and public walkways.

By doing so, they improve environmental quality and increase access to nature for historically marginalized communities. In addition to their ecological initiatives, Urban Rivers offers a public park called the Wild Mile, complete with an ADA accessible boardwalk. They provide free school field trips, tours, and a range of inclusive programs open to people of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and abilities.

At Urban Rivers, they are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to connect with nature