2013 Press Releases
 
 

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document December 20, 2013 - MWRD Board of Commissioners honors life of Nelson Mandela
document December 17, 2013 - MWRD Commissioners adopt FY 2014 budget
document December 10, 2013 - Chi-Cal Rivers Fund Announces $1 Million in Grants
document December 5, 2013 - Cook County partnership to help residents prepare for impacts of natural hazards
document December 4, 2013 - AAAEA President Alkhatib Presents Public Service Award to MWRD Commissioner Spyropoulos
document December 3, 2013 - President's Annual Message 2013
document December 2, 2013 - Argonne partners with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to study Chicago River microbe population
document November 27, 2013 - Cornucopia of actions can improve water environment
document November 13, 2013 - MWRD Commissioner Spyropoulos addresses Chambers of Commerce to discuss wastewater
document November 07, 2013 - New study of Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Chicago area waterways completed
document November 05, 2013 - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers honors MWRD Commissioner Avila with Chicago Presidents Award
document November 01, 2013 - MWRD collects 231 pounds of unwanted drugs for proper disposal during National Take Back Day
document October 31, 2013 - Juarez Community Academy seniors learn about sustainability, public service careers during College Week
document October 24, 2013 - Thomas Kunetz, MWRD Asst. Director of Engineering, elected as Water Environment Federation Trustee during WEFTEC
document October 22, 2013 - MWRD offers historical information via new database
document October 21, 2013 - Unwanted medicine collection this Saturday
document October 15, 2013 - MWRD squeezes extra energy from water at treatment plant
document October 14, 2013 - Seventh prescription drug collection date set for October 26
document October 11, 2013 - New rain garden, native plantings to reduce flooding on Haines Elementary School playground
document October 10, 2013 - MWRD hosts inaugural Sustainability Summit
document October 9, 2013 - Debra Shore receives WEF Public Officials Award; MWRD commissioner recognized for contributions to water improvement during WEFTEC
document October 8, 2013 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Discuss Nutrient Recovery’s Crucial Role in Combatting Water Pollution
document October 7, 2013 - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Speak at WEFTEC 2013 on Nutrient Recovery's Crucial Role in Combating Water Pollution
document October 4, 2013 - MWRD Board approves Watershed Management Ordinance
document October 4, 2013 - Wastewater operators to compete in unique, fast-paced skills competition
document October 3, 2013 - Chinatown’s Haines Elementary School selected for rain garden construction “Reading, Writing, and Rain Gardens” is theme of sixth WEF service project"
document September 25, 2013 - Water Environment Federation convenes in Chicago October 5-9, 2013
document September 24, 2013 - 'Last Blast' signals end of major excavation at Thornton Reservoir
document September 24, 2013 - Robert F. Kennedy, MWRD to speak on nutrient recovery's crucial role in combating water pollution Oct. 8 at WEFTEC 2013
document September 19, 2013 - ‘Last blast’ set for Thornton Reservoir Sept. 23
document September 16, 2013 - MWRD, U.S. EPA, IEPA break ground at O’Brien WRP disinfection project
document September 12, 2013 - MWRD, U.S. EPA, IEPA to break ground on Skokie disinfection project
document September 12, 2013 - Black & Veatch and Ostara to Design-Build New Nutrient Recovery System for World’s Largest Water Reclamation Plant; System to benefit Chicago area waterways, produce valuable fertilizer product
document September 6, 2013 - Governor Quinn announces Chicago clean water project to create more than 300 jobs; Illinois Clean Water Initiative will invest additional $25 million to upgrade Chicago water pipelines and mains
document August 27, 2013 - Statement from the MWRD regarding Moody's rating decision
document August 27, 2013 - MWRD hosts second annual vendor event to connect small, minority and women businesses to contract opportunities
document August 21, 2013 - Heart of wastewater treatment celebrates 100 years
document August 19, 2013 - Egyptian diplomats meet with local officials to discuss water
document August 14, 2013 - MWRD awards long awaited disinfection contracts
document August 8, 2013 - MWRD seeks applicants for Sustainable Landscaping and Biosolids User awards; applications due September 6.
document August 6, 2013 - MWRD to assist Special Olympics Illinois rubber ducky derby
document August 6, 2013 - Public-Private Collaboration to Announce the Chi-Cal Rivers Fund
document July 25, 2013 - MWRD sets date for next vendor outreach event
document July 22, 2013 - MWRD to host public meetings to discuss Watershed Management Ordinance
document July 18, 2013 - Commissioner Spyropoulos addresses small business owners at Asian American Expo
document July 17, 2013 - MWRD pollution boat crew, Commissioners rescue Blackhawks’ fan from Chicago River
document July 16, 2013 - Blasting continues at Thornton Reservoir; southern Cook County communities to benefit
document July 15, 2013 - MWRD to host public meetings to discuss Watershed Management Ordinance
document July 12, 2013 - Chicago Blackhawks receive resolution from MWRD Board of Commissioners
document July 11, 2013 - MWRD to staff booth at 39th annual DuSable Museum Arts & Crafts Festival
document July 9, 2013 - MWRD leadership, Mayor Emanuel stay focused on flood relief, receive federal funding for TARP
document July 5, 2013 - MWRD Commissioner Spyropoulos, HACIA observe sustainable achievements during Millennium Park tour
document July 3, 2013 - Ribbon cutting, fireworks launch Midlothian's newly improved Memorial Park
document July 1, 2013 - MWRD works toward energy neutrality in 10 years, enters partnership with Public Building Commission
document June 28, 2013 - White House Council on Environmental Quality, U.S. EPA invite MWRD Exec. Director to discuss “Financing the Water Infrastructure of the Future”
document June 27, 2013 - MWRD to participate in Buffalo Grove Green Fair June 30
document June 26, 2013 - MWRD continues to monitor severe storms - storm update: 9:45 a.m.
document June 26, 2013 - Midlothian Park District to host Memorial Park Grand Opening ceremony June 28
document June 12, 2013 - Federal flood relief application deadline is July 9
document June 12, 2013 - MWRD Board of Commissioners awards student scientists
document June 7, 2013 - MWRD to participate in Chicago Housing Resource Fair
document May 31, 2013 - Centennial Trail landscape architect to meet with cycling enthusiasts
document May 30, 2013 - Household Hazardous waste collection set for June 1 at Rich South High School
document May 29, 2013 - MWRD receives highest marks possible on annual audit
document May 24, 2013 - MWRD salutes staff during National Public Works Week May 19 to 25
document May 24, 2013 - MWRD Environmental Microbiologist describes nutrient research during American Society for Microbiology conference
document May 21, 2013 - Commissioner Frank Avila presents resolution to highlight Chicago Veggie Pride Parade
document May 17, 2013 - IIT’s winning green infrastructure design may become a reality as MWRD seeks to assist with construction
document May 17, 2013 - Federal government approves flood relief for Cook County; impacted residents eligible to apply for grants and low-interest loans
document May 16, 2013 - MWRD Mechanical Engineer offers expertise to UIC students
document May 10, 2013 - MWRD hosts first public meeting to discuss Centennial Trail closure, detour
document May 9, 2013 - Turkmenistan water official visits MWRD
document May 8, 2013 - Household Hazardous waste collection set for June 1 at Rich South High School
document May 7, 2013 - Commissioner Debra Shore, MWRD staff participate in Congressman Quigley Climate Tour
document May 6, 2013 - MWRD Commissioner Mariyana Spyropoulos visits Rolling Meadows to explain flood prevention efforts
document May 1, 2013 - MWRD removes 440 pounds of medications from environment
document April 29, 2013 - MWRD to host public meeting to discuss Centennial Trail closure, detour
document April 18, 2013 - MWRD continues to monitor severe storms
document April 12, 2013 - MWRD to participate in Village of Norridge's 2nd Green Event
document April 8, 2013 - Spring prescription drug collection date set for April 27
document April 5, 2013 - MWRD to celebrate Earth Month at community events
document March 27, 2013 - MWRD Board honors Hispanic American Construction Industry Association
document March 26, 2013 - Government Finance Officers Association presents awards to MWRD for financial reporting
document March 19, 2013 - Debra Shore named Illinois Water Environment Association "Public Official of the Year"
document March 15, 2013 - Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, MWRD to Host Small Business breakfast March 19
document March 8, 2013 - MWRD receives excellent report from Fitch Ratings for 12th year
document February 28, 2013 - Spring prescription drug collection date set for April 27
document February 25, 2013 - Cook County homeowners to receive tax abatement from MWRD
document February 15, 2013 - MWRD honors professional engineers during National Engineers Week Feb. 17-23
document February 14, 2013 - Commissioner Avila, MWRD staff judge Future City Competition
document February 13, 2013 - Governor Quinn’s Clean Water Initiative propels MWRD forward
document February 11, 2013 - Governor Quinn Announces Clean Water Project to Create 2,000 Jobs and Protect Environment
document February 5, 2013 - Calumet facility upgrades receive industry award
document January 29, 2013 - MWRD Executive Director participates on American Public Works Association stormwater panel
document January 24, 2013 - MWRD Board announces new committee assignments
document January 18, 2013 - MWRD Board Issues resolution to honor Martin Luther King's birthday
document January 14, 2013 - Collaboration with Ohio State University to benefit Calumet region
document January 10, 2013 - MWRD: Not possible for Chicago River to reverse on its own due to low lake level
document January 4, 2013 - MWRD Board elects new president