The project honors the history of the Graue Mill and Fullersburg Woods, while also improving water quality and enhancing recreational opportunities in Salt Creek.

The new trail extension will improve access and connectivity to the Cal-Sag Trail that runs alongside the Cal-Sag Channel.

The event highlighted the leadership, expertise and lived experiences of Black women shaping the water industry and protecting communities across Cook County.

This collaborative project converted impervious alleys into eco-friendly, permeable surfaces designed to enhance stormwater management and resilience, demonstrating Markham’s commitment to sustainable urban design and climate-conscious stormwater solutions.

The MWRD held an open house at SWRP earlier this month, providing interactive demonstrations, presentations and tours of the facilities to educate all ages on the critical work that takes place each day to serve 2.2 million people living in central Chicago and 46 surrounding suburbs.

The team placed in all five Operations Challenge events, garnering first place in the Lab and Process events, third place in the Maintenance, Safety, and Collections events, and first place overall among all teams competing.