News
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, April 2 at 10:30 A.M.
March 31, 2026
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.
MWRD Commissioner Yumeka Brown's Youth Environmental Summit continues to educate, inspire future water leaders at Wendell Smith Elementary School
March 30, 2026
The YES program continues to broaden students’ awareness and understanding of water and environmental sciences while introducing them to careers in these vital fields.
Second annual Chicago River Swim starts, finishes with MWRD’s clean water
March 25, 2026
MWRD research documents steady improvement in water quality and aquatic life over the past several decades.
Women leaders highlight climate action and resilience at MWRD Women’s History Month Event
March 18, 2026
The speakers offered insights on building sustainable operations, advancing conservation initiatives and strengthening community partnerships in the face of climate change.
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, March 19 at 10:30 A.M.
March 17, 2026
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.
10 a.m. Storm Update: MWRD managing rain, ice and snow
March 16, 2026
As much as 1.76 inches of rain fell in parts of Cook County for the storms that began around 11 a.m. Sunday, before turning into snow early Monday.