2014 Press Releases
 
 

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document December 23, 2014 - Area schools participate in rain barrel painting contest
document December 19, 2014 - Civic Federation views MWRD budget as "model for long-term financial planning"
document December 16, 2014 - MWRD's DUMP hotline celebrates silver anniversary
document December 12, 2014 - MWRD to offer "Green Bonds" to investors for environmentally-friendly projects
document December 10, 2014 - Standard and Poors, Fitch Ratings assign AAA ratings to upcoming bond sale, affirms AAA ratings on outstanding bond issues
document December 8, 2014 - Acting President McGowan, MWRD partner with Austin Chamber, 15th District Chicago Police Dept. to promote environmentally-friendly holiday decorating
document December 5, 2014 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Board swears in three Commissioners
document December 2, 2014 - Successful negotiations between MWRD, union representatives conclude
document November 26, 2014 - President's Annual Message 2014
document November 25, 2014 - MWRD President Meany leads final Board of Commissioners meeting
document November 21, 2014 - MWRD issues permit to Olympia Fields for sanitary sewer lateral lining project in Graymoor Subdivision
document November 18, 2014 - Chi-Cal Rivers Fund Announces $1.1 Million in Grants
document November 14, 2014 - Board of Commissioners honors U.S. Minority Contractors Association's 23rd Annual Millennium Builders Awards/Banquet
document November 12, 2014 - Pride School students first to decorate MWRD rain barrel for contest
document October 31, 2014 - Officials break ground on Mayfair Reservoir Expansion in Westchester
document October 30, 2014 - MWRD Commissioners tour Fulton County property, announce new partnership with IDNR
document October 29, 2014 - MWRD Commissioners join Governor Quinn, Mayor Emanuel, Congresswoman Kelly for major announcement at Millennium Reserve
document October 27, 2014 - MWRD Vice President McGowan unveils new Leland Elementary schoolyard
document October 27, 2014 - Governor Quinn announces partnership with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to expand public recreation in Fulton County
document October 24, 2014 - IDNR to enter into partnership with Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to expand public recreation in Fulton County
document October 10, 2014 - MWRD collects 160 pounds of human, pet meds
document October 9, 2014 - MWRD, city leaders, community to unveil new Morrill Elementary schoolyard
document October 7, 2014 - Visitors 'follow the flush' to MWRD treatment plants
document September 30, 2014 - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District treatment facilities achieve perfection
document September 29, 2014 - MWRD Selects Anaergia to Design New Organic Waste Processing Facility, Provide Long-Term Supply to Calumet WRP
document September 22, 2014 - MWRD to collect unwanted meds Sat., Sept. 27
document September 18, 2014 - MWRD Offers Ethics Quick Link on Website
document September 17, 2014 - MWRD releases Incident Reporting App for Apple IOS devices
document September 16, 2014 - Governor Quinn announces funding support for flooding, phosphorus recovery project
document September 12, 2014 - MWRD to host open houses, tours to celebrate 125th anniversary, raise awareness of water industry
document September 9, 2014 - MWRD joins water leaders in Washington, DC to rally support for investing in cities, jobs
document August 22, 2014 - Statement regarding Melvina Ditch Reservoir, flooding in Burbank
document August 20, 2014 - MWRD available to help commercial, industrial partners reduce phosphorus levels in wastewater
document August 19, 2014 - MWRD unveils free rain barrel distribution program
document August 13, 2014 - Three MWRD staff honored for life-saving effort
document August 11, 2014 - MWRD to update Affirmative Action ordinance, hosts public Study Session
document August 6, 2014 - Gov. Quinn signs additional legislation to address urban flooding
document July 31, 2014 - City of Chicago to provide wood chips to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago for reuse in Chicago communities
document July 30, 2014 - Gov. Pat Quinn signs legislation expanding Clean Water Initiative to help combat flooding in Illinois
document July 28, 2014 - MWRD receives Excellence in Management Platinum award
document July 23, 2014 - MWRD honors Village of Franklin Park, Historic Chicago Bungalow Assoc., Evanston High School, Chicago Park District at Sustainability Summit
document July 21, 2014 - New era ushered in as Gov. Quinn signs resource recovery legislation
document July 17, 2014 - Safeguarding Our Cities is Focus of Monday’s Chicago Water Summit
document July 9, 2014 - First truckloads of MWRD biosolids delivered to Maggie Daley Park
document July 7, 2014 - Chicago to Host Major Summit of Key Leaders from World's Great Water Cities
document July 1, 2014 - Severe storms impact Cook County
document June 30, 2014 - MWRD Principal Civil Engineer Lou Storino participates in Singapore International Water Week
document June 26, 2014 - Exec. Director David St. Pierre addresses City Club of Chicago
document June 23, 2014 - MWRD Dedicates 125th Anniversary Garden to President Kathleen Therese Meany
document June 18, 2014 - Gov. Quinn signs important flood legislation for Cook County residents
document June 18, 2014 - Lockport Powerhouse tours highlight Old Canal Days
document June 13, 2014 - Southland leaders break ground on Cal-Sag Trail
document June 11, 2014 - MWRD Partners with Friends of Chicago River, IDNR to Release 10,000 Catfish into Chicago River
document June 10, 2014 - Moovers Lego team honored for national achievement
document June 2, 2014 - Anchors aweigh! MWRD announces contest to name new skimmer boats
document May 29, 2014 - MWRD celebrates 125th Anniversary
document May 15, 2014 - MWRD to provide mid-point review of Centennial Trail Project
document May 14, 2014 - MWRD to offer tours of Lockport Powerhouse for Old Canal Days on June 14
document May 13, 2014 - MWRD Provides Immediate Clean-up and Seeks Long Term Solution at Veterans Park
document May 12, 2014 - MWRD investigating damage to infrastructure
document May 9, 2014 - USDA, MWRD to host international “Soil in the City” Conference at Allerton Hotel, Chicago
document May 7, 2014 - 933 vehicles drop off hazardous waste products during special collection at Moraine Valley Community College
document May 2, 2014 - Schiller Park Mayor Piltaver accepts MWRD resolution commemorating village’s 100 year anniversary
document April 30, 2014 - MWRD collects 161 pounds of drugs during National Take-Back Day
document April 29, 2014 - MWRD to provide mid-point review of Centennial Trail project
document April 28, 2014 - MWRD implements new online incident reporting app
document April 24, 2014 - Reminder: MWRD to collect unwanted meds Saturday!
document April 17, 2014 - MWRD Exec. Director testifies at Clean Water Caucus “Utility of the Future” Congressional Briefing
document April 16, 2014 - MWRD to host 2nd annual Sustainability Summit
document April 11, 2014 - MWRD to help kick off Norridge Little League Opening Day by staffing booth
document April 11, 2014 - MWRD Offers Watershed Management Ordinance Compliance Trainings
document April 10, 2014 - MWRD to discuss how sewers work at Chesterfield Community Council Home Expo 2014
document April 9, 2014 - MWRD to host household hazardous waste collection at Moraine Valley College May 3
document April 8, 2014 - MWRD seeks applicants for Sustainable Landscaping and Biosolids User awards
document April 7, 2014 - MWRD Board of Commissioners recognizes 47th Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair
document April 4, 2014 - USDA, MWRD to host international “Soil in the City” Conference
document April 3, 2014 - MWRD celebrates Earth Month through community event participation
document March 28, 2014 - MWRD to dim lights during earth hour
document March 28, 2014 - Comptroller Topinka honors MWRD Police Chief Heidenreich
document March 25, 2014 - MWRD earns four awards from Government Finance Officers Association for financial reporting
document March 21, 2014 - Simple flapper fix can save 200 gallons of water per day
document March 20, 2014 - Outdoor leaks contribute to water waste
document March 19, 2014 - Retrofitting fixtures with WaterSense-labeled products can save water
document March 18, 2014 - Precious natural resource requires wise water use
document March 17, 2014 - Learn how to check for leaks during Fix a Leak Week
document March 10, 2014 - MWRD recognizes National Groundwater Awareness Week March 9 - 15
document February 28, 2014 - MWRD honors “Living Legends” during African American History Month celebration
document February 27, 2014 - MWRD honors Horizon Science Academy-Belmont for academic progress
document February 26, 2014 - MWRD to add 4th collection site to semi-annual unwanted medicine collection
document February 24, 2014 - Future City competition cultivates future engineers
document February 21, 2014 - Feb 21, 2014 Final Winter Storm Update
document February 20, 2014 - Feb 20, 2014 Storm Update
document February 20, 2014 - MWRD honors professional engineers during National Engineers Week Feb. 16-22
document February 19, 2014 - Winter flooding alert
document February 3, 2014 - MWRD to discuss Infiltration/Inflow program at public meetings
document January 31, 2014 - Congressman Mike Quigley works as undercover Treatment Plant Operator
document January 31, 2014 - MWRD applauds Gov. Quinn commitment to clean water, flood protection
document January 17, 2014 - MWRD, Lake County Forest Preserve District to host an open house to discuss Buffalo Creek Reservoir Expansion and Forest Preserve improvements
document January 14, 2014 - MWRD year in review sets stage for 2014
document January 13, 2014 - Federal Judge George M. Marovich Enters Consent Decree between MWRD, Dept. of Justice