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Overflow Action Day Alert issued
January 30, 2025
Heavy rain is expected in the Chicagoland area. Reduce your use of water before, during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality.
"Chicagoans advised to delay showers, curb water use as Overflow Action Alert declared" NBC Chicago
January 30, 2025
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District issued an Overflow Action Alert Thursday, January 30 2025 ahead of expected rainfall in the Chicago area in an effort to prevent overflowing of the city's sewer systems.
“Chicago winters reset the thermostat on what is normal. Epic snowstorms and arctic blasts can still occur, but increasingly warmer winters have implications beyond the seasonal changes,” Crain’s Forum
January 27, 2025
For decades, the conversation around climate change has focused on mitigation. By attempting to limit carbon emissions and other human practices contributing to environmental change, you can limit the effects.
"MWRD, Forest Preserves of Cook County to Study Major Project that Would Connect South Suburbs with Nature and Alleviate Flooding," Lawndale News
January 27, 2025
The proposed project could cover nearly one-square-mile area along Deer Creek and Third Creek within the Little Calumet River Watershed near Glenwood and Ford Heights, where stormwater storage can help mitigate increasing flooding concerns.
MWRD, Forest Preserves of Cook County to study major project that would connect south suburbs with nature and alleviate flooding
January 22, 2025
This 20-month study will assess the potential for the MWRD and the Forest Preserves to coordinate and share costs for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of a Deer Creek-Third Creek Reservoir.
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, January 23 at 10:30 A.M.
January 21, 2025
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.