Join the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for a celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month on Thursday, May 22, 2025 from noon – 1 p.m.at the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building, 100 E. Erie St., Chicago

The national theme is “A Legacy of Leadership and Resilience,” and the guest speaker is Ernest C. Wong, PLA, FASLA, APA, Founding Principal and President, site design group, ltd.

Ernest C. Wong has been instrumental in the evolution of the firm as a multi-cultural cutting-edge design entity and fostering the landscape architecture profession in Chicago. In managing the firm for 35 years, Site Design Group has established a reputation for creative design solutions, and developing thoughtful, community-oriented urban spaces. A strong proponent of civic and community engagement, he sits on the board of numerous service organizations and professional juries including the Driehaus Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design, City Parks Alliance, and as the Chair of the Chicago Landmarks Commission. In 2021, Ernest was awarded the ASLA Community Service Award and the Daniel H. Burnham Distinguished Service Award from the Lambda Alpha International Land Economics Society Ely Chapter.

Seating is limited. 

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