Guests took home free oak tree saplings, milkweed and native wildflower seeds to support stormwater management and the lifecycle of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators.

Villar delivered a compelling keynote that intertwined his family’s immigrant journey, a legacy of labor activism and the enduring power of cross‑racial solidarity in the American labor movement.

This year’s theme is “Water Connects Us, Pride Unites Us.”

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.

The SEPA station aerates water to support aquatic life and enhances water quality in the Calumet-Sag Channel, while offering a scenic gathering place along the waterway.

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (MWRD’s) commitment to public engagement has landed its Office of Public Affairs a Gold Level designation from the Illinois Section of the American Water Works Association’s (ISAWWA) Water Ambassador Program. This is the highest honor granted through the initiative.

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

With more rain expected in the Chicago area Monday, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) encourages area residents and business owners to reduce water use during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality: