On deck and ready for anything, HESNI volunteers (left) Vince Shanahan, project coordinators Jessica Shewood and Wendy Peterson, Doug and Cindy Marks, York Chan, Vickie Farina and Ryan Ollie.

York Chan and Vince Shanahan survey the woods.

Vince uses special glasses to find and secure all contraband.

Oh deer!

York arouses the curiosity of one the local denizens of the forest.

Things you won't find any longer in this neck of the woods and river.

(From left) Joe Fracaso, Andrew Burdett, Matt Willis, Dione Carpenter, Wendy Peterson, Scott Carroll, Vince Shanahan, Jessica Sherwood, York Chan, Doug Marks, Vicki Farina, Berit and Eric Vandenbroucke and Ryan Ollie (background).

(Left) Dione Carpenter, Vince Shanahan, Wendy Peterson and Scott Carroll

Scott Carroll, York Chan and Doug Marks

Everyone enjoyed a barbecue lunch outdoors, provided by Leopardo Construction.

Vince and Wendy work loose a submerged object along the river bank.

Is Wendy Peterson aware someone is following her?

Vickie Farina and Ryan Ollie team up on section of river.

The HESNI logo joined those of several sponsors of the annual cleanup project conducted by the Friends of the Chicago River. All volunteers got a free tee shirt.