News
"Greening Underserved Schools while Preventing Floods in Chicago," CHASE, Canada
September 10, 2025
The Space to Grow program operates through a collaboration between the non-profit organizations, the Healthy Schools Campaign and Openlands, along with three public agencies, the Chicago Public Schools, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, and the Chicago Department of Water Management.
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, September 4 at 10:30 A.M.
September 2, 2025
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.
MWRD FLOW - September 2025
September 1, 2025
For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
MWRD, city of Markham, Cook County celebrate completion of three new green alleys
August 29, 2025
The project transformed traditional impervious alleys into eco-friendly, permeable surfaces designed to better manage stormwater, reduce flooding, and enhance neighborhood resilience.
"1.5 Mile Cal-Sag Extension Opens In Palos Hills," Palos Hills Patch
August 28, 2025
Community members can use the trail to reach Moraine Valley Community College, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, the Palos Heights Metra Station, and many parks, businesses, and neighborhoods across the region.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates completion of Glenwood Levee at Arquilla Park; project protects homes along Thorn Creek
August 28, 2025
This vital stormwater management project was made possible through a partnership between the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and the Village of Glenwood.