The six new parking lots can capture up to 539,000 gallons of water at a time that could otherwise run into residents’ basements, village sewers or the Des Plaines River during heavy rain or snow events.

Funding for the program is provided through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and will advance 26 stormwater management projects throughout the County.

This year’s project will add two green alleyways to Forest Park’s existing three.

MWRD celebrates Chicago Water Week with behind-the-scenes tours for residents.

Employees led tour groups to demonstrate how water comes into the plant and how it is treated to remove solids and bacteria.

One-fifth of the planet’s surface freshwater sits in our Great Lakes, which gives us both an opportunity and a responsibility to speed the pace of water innovation.

The village recognized the holiday dedicated to planting trees by hosting a public tree planting of its own.

Schools and environmental groups across the Far South Side mobilized for the holiday Monday, organizing trash pickups and cleanups.

The Stickney Water Reclamation Plant is one of the largest wastewater treatment facilities in the world.

Learn about why these alerts are important and how you can make a difference in water conservation efforts by following the MWRD’s recommendations.