People can notify the agency by clicking on the “Report an issue” link at the bottom of the page on the MWRD website.

Located on the north bank of the Chicago River at McClurg Court, the fountain was constructed in 1989 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the MWRD.

The Space to Grow program works with teachers, students and school administrators to dream up what a vibrant outdoor space could look like, how it could foster learning and a connection with the outdoors and reduce flooding.

Openlands and another nonprofit, the Healthy Schools Campaign, came together to develop the Space to Grow program — which is dedicated to transforming schoolyards using green infrastructure to manage stormwater and reduce flooding.

The MWRD welcomed visitors for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Calumet WRP transforms water and protects the region’s environment with tours of operations and visits with scientists, engineers and other staff to learn about what the MWRD does.

His work has illuminated the intricate relationship between the city's development and its waterways, bringing to light the significance of institutions like the MWRD.