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MWRD FLOW - June 2024
June 3, 2024
For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
MWRD leaders champion water resources during Washington, D.C. visit
May 24, 2024
MWRD's mission was to champion sustainable water management practices, advocate for vital stormwater management infrastructure investments, and address pressing environmental challenges facing Cook County.
Mia Park offers insight during MWRD’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration
May 22, 2024
Mia Park explains to guests and MWRD staff how the Asian American experience can be different from one household to another.
A decade of watershed protection: MWRD ordinance records 10 years of accomplishments in stormwater management
May 20, 2024
The WMO works to protect public health, safety, and welfare and Cook County homes and businesses from flood damage by managing and mitigating the effects of development and redevelopment on stormwater drainage.
12 green infrastructure projects selected for MWRD partnerships
May 17, 2024
The MWRD Board of Commissioners approved the selected projects on May 2 as part of the annual call for projects through the Green Infrastructure Partnership Program (GIPP).
MWRD welcomes hundreds of visitors to Stickney and O'Brien Water Reclamation Plants
May 16, 2024
Visitors were led on tours by knowledgeable staff who explained the processes and the vital role these facilities play in protecting area waterways.