The event is part of Chicago River Day, an annual, region-wide initiative to protect and restore local waterways.

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) to unveil accessibility improvements along the Cal-Sag Channel in Blue Island

Guests of all ages may take an abbreviated tour of the plant, meet with MWRD staff for interactive activities and take home free oak tree saplings, milkweed and native wildflower seeds.

"Hold The Shower, Chicago: Flood Fears Have City On Drip Alert," Hoodline

“Chicago-area residents asked to delay showers, use less water ahead of storms,” NBC 5 Chicago

“With More Rain Forecasted, MWRD Urges Conservation Of Water,” Journal and Topics