Supported by ARPA funding, this initiative underscores a commitment to bolstering community resilience, particularly in underserved areas vulnerable to flooding.

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

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.