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Water connects us, Pride unites us: MWRD flag raising and program promotes LGBTQ pride, inclusion and water
June 2, 2026
Following a Pride Flag raising and ceremony at its McGowan Main Office building and seven water reclamation plants in observance of Pride Month, the MWRD held a program that highlighted the role of resilience and unity.
“Fish and mussels returned to these rivers after decades of cleanup. But new threats loom,” Harvest
June 2, 2026
In the Chicago and Calumet rivers and related canals, contaminants such as ammonia decreased. A wide variety of fish came back or became more abundant in sampling.
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, June 4 at 10:30 a.m.
June 2, 2026
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.
Calumet open house offers public a glimpse into MWRD’s work to protect region’s water environment at historic facility
June 1, 2026
This was the third of three open houses the MWRD hosted this May at its water reclamation plants, giving all ages of visitors a tour, presentations and activities that educated them on the wide variety of innovation and sustainable practices used to protect and improve area water resources.
MWRD FLOW - June 2026
June 1, 2026
For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
"Centennial Fountain turns on for summer," ABC 7 Eyewitness News
May 28, 2026
Centennial Fountain's Opening Day