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"President Kari K. Steele serves third, 6-year term as MWRD Commissioner," Chicago Crusader | MWRD
President Steele enters her third term on the Board, having been first elected in 2012. In January 2019, she became the first African American woman in the history of the MWRD to be elected by the Board to serve as president.
Awards and Announcements
Person (Commissioner)
Beth McElroy Kirkwood
Beth McElroy Kirkwood was appointed by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to fill a vacant seat on the MWRD Board of Commissioners in December 2024. Her extensive background in municipal operations and community service allows her to contribute meaningfully to the MWRD’s mission of treating wastewater, managing stormwater and protecting Chicago-area waterways.
Media Coverage
"New climate tech patent enables faster reduction of total dissolved solids in wastewater," Smart Water Magazine | MWRD
The method and technology patented is a renewable energy solution using GWT’s revolving algal biofilm (RAB™️) system for cost-effective and environmentally friendly wastewater treatment.
Awards and Announcements
Media Coverage
"Monarch Butterfly One Step Closer to Endangered Species Listing. What Does It Mean, and What Happens Next?," WTTW Chicago | MWRD
The news was cheered by supporters of the endangered status, including the Center for Biological Diversity, which was among a coalition of organizations that sued Fish and Wildlife to make a decision about the butterfly’s status.
Conservation
Press Release
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker appoints Beth McElroy Kirkwood to fill vacant MWRD seat | MWRD
Commissioner Kirkwood brings over a decade of public service experience to the Board, having served as Orland Township committeeperson since 2021 and worked across multiple village departments for Orland Park.
Awards and Announcements
Media Coverage
"Gov. Pritzker Announces Appointment to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board," Office of the Governor JB Pritzker | MWRD
Governor JB Pritzker announced Beth McElroy Kirkwood as his appointment to fill the vacant seat on the MWRD Board of Commissioners.
Awards and Announcements
Press Release
New MWRD website receives distinguished national honors | MWRD
The website offers insight into the MWRD’s work treating wastewater, managing stormwater and protecting area waterways and the source of the region’s drinking water in Lake Michigan.
Awards and Announcements
Press Release
MWRD installs four commissioners to serve, lead and protect water resources | MWRD
MWRD commissioners are responsible for providing financial oversight and establishing policies and procedures which meet the MWRD’s objective of protecting the water environment for more than 5.19 million people living in Chicago and 128 suburban municipalities spread throughout Cook County.
Awards and Announcements
Press Release
Utility leaders evaluate budding technology at MWRD’s Stickney Plant | MWRD
The Isle Utilities Midwest Technology Approval Group’s (TAG) conference brought together water and wastewater plant managers and leaders from Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Fort Wayne, Green Bay, Louisville, Milwaukee, and Chicago.
Wastewater
Media Coverage
"New climate tech patent enables faster reduction of total dissolved solids in wastewater," Gross-Wen Technologies | MWRD
The method and technology patented is a renewable energy solution using GWT’s revolving algal biofilm (RAB™ƀ) system for cost-effective and environmentally friendly wastewater treatment.
Wastewater