Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Recovering Resources, Transforming Water
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Protecting Our Water Environment
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You can help prevent flooding and protect water quality!
Native Landscaping
Native landscaping can help reduce flooding, protect water quality and provide habitat for wildlife.
Rain Barrels
We have rain barrels for sale for a low price, delivery included. Rain barrels capture rainwater from your roof and save it for later use.
Green Infrastructure
Capturing stormwater where it falls through natural systems and permeable surfaces.
Medication Disposal
When not disposed of properly, pharmaceuticals can end up in waterways. You can help keep pharmaceuticals from entering our waterways by disposing of unwanted medicine properly at the locations listed on this page.
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Recent News Releases
MWRD FLOW - October 2024
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, October 3 at 10:30 a.m.
U.S. EPA, Senator Duckworth staff tour Calumet WRP, Space to Grow schoolyard at O’Keefe School, Thornton Reservoir
Applications now being accepted for MWRD stormwater management partnership projects
Projects
Addison Creek Reservoir and Channel Improvements
The 600-acre-foot Addison Creek Reservoir will hold 195 million gallons of storage capacity and connect with the Addison Creek Channel to protect the communities from overbank flooding.
Robbins Heritage Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration Project
The MWRD’s Robbins Heritage Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration Project will help address overbank flooding through a new stormwater park and pond, along with improvements to Midlothian Creek and an overflow channel that connects to the Cal-Sag Channel.
Mount Prospect Stormwater Projects
The MWRD worked with the village of Mount Prospect to transform two beautiful park spaces that can now accommodate more stormwater and protect the community from flooding, while also giving the residents a place to gather and play.
Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP)
The Tunnel and Reservoir Plan is a system of deep, large diameter tunnels and vast reservoir designed to reduce flooding, improve water quality in Chicago area waterways and protect Lake Michigan from pollution caused by sewer overflows.
Calendar of Events
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Poplar Creek and Upper Salt Creek Watershed Planning Council Meeting
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