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"Flooding Puts Rain Readiness in Spotlight," Slabaugh Substack Blog
September 1, 2026
A workshop was held last month at Roosevelt High School in Chicago to educate the public about how to managing excess water on their property..
MWRD launches stormwater workshop series to strengthen community engagement
September 1, 2026
With a focus on strengthening relationships with local communities and better understanding their stormwater management needs, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) hosted its first in a series of stormwater workshops on Aug. 26 at the Lake Katherine Nature Center in Palos Heights.
MWRD FLOW - September 2026
September 1, 2026
For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
MWRD seeks participants for Community Partnership Council
August 27, 2026
Residents, businessowners, organizations and community leaders are invited to apply to serve on a special council with the MWRD to help protect and enhance their local water environment
Making wastewater treatment careers accessible: MWRD and retirees join City Colleges to launch new curriculum
August 26, 2026
A new class curriculum created by the MWRD and City Colleges of Chicago introduces a new generation of students to careers in wastewater treatment.
"MWRD seeks participants in Community Partnership Council," Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle
August 24, 2026
The MWRD is seeking volunteers to join its Community Partnership Council for 2026–2028.