Commissioners and staff raise the Juneteenth flag at the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building and at all seven water reclamation plants. 

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

The Chicago Waterways Restoration Framework Plan was awarded a Silver Ribbon Award, and the Winchester Avenue Green Infrastructure and Flood Reduction Project was recognized with a Green Ribbon Award.

Visitors were treated to guided tours of the Powerhouse, showcasing its historical significance and the technological advancements that have kept it operational for over a century.

The event celebrates the diversity and strength of the LGBTQIA+ community and reaffirms MWRD’s dedication to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Guides will lead visitors through a captivating journey through the history and technology behind the Lockport Powerhouse used to control the levels of the waterways and generate clean energy.