Help us brainstorm what to rename this unique part of the river system to imagine a new future!

We want to hear your vision and ideas.

The goal of the survey is to collect ideas for a new name for the body of water shown in the map below.

Survey responses will be reviewed by a coalition of organizations leading this initiative, including community groups, government staff and officials, and cultural institutions. The survey responses will inform a future public vote for a new name. The selected new name will be submitted to the U.S. Board of Geographic Names for an official petition to rename this body of water. This survey is also the first step in a broader process to promote future investment in this waterway and its neighboring communities.

All responses will be anonymous. This survey will take about 10 minutes to complete, with only three required questions.

To learn more about this initiative please visit www.boldpastbrightfuture.org or reach out to CSSCredefine@chicagoriver.org

As a thank you for your participation, if you would like to be entered into a drawing to win $100 and a package of river-related prizes, email CSSCredefine@chicagoriver.org with the subject line "drawing."

Survey questions are about this body of water which stretches 28 miles from the City of Chicago to Lockport.


What do you call the body of water shown in the map above?(Required.)
If you could give this body of water a new official name, what would you call it?
What three words come to mind when you think about this body of water?(Required.)
What does this body of water look like to you?
The official name of this body of water is the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, to learn more about it, visit www.boldpastbrightfuture.org
Do you currently use or connect to this waterway?
If yes, how do you use or connect with it?
If no, why haven't you, and how would you like to use or connect with it in the future?
What would you like to see happen with this waterway and the surrounding area in the future?
What improvements would you like to see with this waterway in your community (including safety and/or other concerns)?
Do you have a story or memory related to this waterway that you’d like to share?
Do you have any other thoughts, ideas, or comments you’d like to share?
What is your zip code?
(This helps us understand where responses are coming from)
(Required.)
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