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MWRD invites public to take Strategic Plan survey
      
      
  
    
    
        September 18, 2025
    
  
									
We invite you to complete a short survey to help us evaluate current conditions and identify key priorities for the future.
      
							"Shedd Aquarium study on fish reproduction in Chicago River indicates continuing recovery from pollution," CBS News Chicago
      
      
  
    
    
        September 17, 2025
    
  
									
The study analyzed the species of fish that spawn in the Chicago River to sustain resilient and biodiverse fish communities.
      
							MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, September 18 at 10:30 A.M.
      
      
  
    
    
        September 16, 2025
    
  
									
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.
      
							"Greening Underserved Schools while Preventing Floods in Chicago," CHASE, Canada
      
      
  
    
    
        September 10, 2025
    
  
									
The Space to Grow program operates through a collaboration between the non-profit organizations, the Healthy Schools Campaign and Openlands, along with three public agencies, the Chicago Public Schools, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, and the Chicago Department of Water Management.
      
							“Assistance and Funding Available to Support Communities with Flooding,” South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association
      
      
  
    
    
        September 5, 2025
    
  
									
Communities can apply for reimbursement to offset the costs of constructing new stormwater infrastructure, including innovative green infrastructure solutions such as permeable pavement, rain gardens, or bioswales.
      
							MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, September 4 at 10:30 A.M.
      
      
  
    
    
        September 2, 2025
    
  
									
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.