Margaret Frisbie

Margaret Frisbie is the executive director of Friends of the Chicago River, an organization dedicated to the ecological restoration and preservation of the Chicago River. Under her leadership, the organization has worked tirelessly since its inception in 1979 to revitalize the river and promote its use for recreational purposes. Frisbie has been a vocal advocate for environmental protection and has witnessed the transformation of the river from a polluted waterway to a vibrant urban space, culminating in the historic swim that took place recently.