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2016 Press Releases |
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December 22, 2016 Comments accepted through March 31, 2017 on MWRD’s watershed management ordinance |
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December 21, 2016 President Obama signs Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act to support MWRD’s McCook Reservoir |
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December 15, 2016 MWRD, Sloan Valve Co. announce public/private partnership pilot program to demonstrate water conservation |
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December 13, 2016 Commissioner Santos departs MWRD Board after state
appointment |
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December 8, 2016 Civic Federation grants support of 2017 MWRD budget |
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December 7, 2016 MWRD installs four commissioners: Martin J. Durkan and Josina Morita join Mariyana T. Spyropoulos and Barbara J. McGowan for induction ceremony |
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December 6, 2016 President’s Annual Message 2016 |
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December 6, 2016 MWRD Commissioners bid adieu to two talented leaders |
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December 6, 2016 Commissioners sworn in to protect water environment |
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December 1, 2016 Chicago Women in Trades/National Women Apprenticeship Day observed |
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November 22, 2016 Perspectives at the Water-Energy-Climate Nexus: Anticipating changes to come |
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November 21, 2016 Looking to lease MWRD real estate? New online mapping system of available properties now available |
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November 16, 2016 Veteran-owned businesses to receive opportunities from MWRD |
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November 15, 2016 Northbrook and MWRD unveil unique park facility to prevent flooding |
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November 8, 2016 Space to Grow transforms campuses at three Chicago Public Schools |
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November 7, 2016 MWRD and Northbrook unveil unique stormwater facility to prevent flooding and protect area homes |
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November 1, 2016 Breast Cancer Awareness Month inspires survivor |
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November 1, 2016 ASCE Illinois lauds MWRD, Hernandez with prestigious civil engineering awards |
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October 31, 2016 MWRD receives Chicago Region Trees Initiative award |
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October 28, 2016 It might…It could be…It is… flowing to O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant |
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October 26, 2016 Argonne, MWRD complete first phase of Chicago River study |
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October 25, 2016 MWRD participates in 89th annual WEFTEC conference
to exchange, expand knowledge |
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October 14, 2016 MWRD's 4th
Annual Sustainability Summit honors
green landscaping, biosolids users |
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October 12, 2016 Sewer Rats perform against the clock during
national competition in New Orleans |
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October 12, 2016 Turn in unwanted medicine and help MWRD improve
water quality |
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October 11, 2016 Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater
Chicago recognized as "Utility of the Future" |
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October 10, 2016 MWRD vendor outreach fair to be held Oct. 13 at Gleacher Center |
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September 29, 2016 Congressman Mike Quigley receives federal
commitment to expedite MWRD’s McCook Reservoir |
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September 23, 2016 Growing MWRD tree program shelters region from
storms |
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September 21, 2016 Street dedicated to MWRD partner and neighbor Hazel Johnson |
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September 16, 2016 TV meteorologist earns praise from MWRD Commissioners |
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September 15, 2016 MWRD Joins National Imagine a Day Without Water Campaign to Raise Awareness About Vulnerable Infrastructure Systems |
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September 12, 2016 Space to Grow partners win national Green
Infrastructure Award |
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September 7, 2016 Resolution from MWRD recognizes American Contract Compliance Association |
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September 6, 2016 Platinum awards put MWRD atop the charts in clean water standards |
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September 1, 2016 Plungers demonstrate improved water quality in Cal-Sag Channel |
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August 31, 2016
State Representative Tabares, Illinois Farm Bureau tour MWRD's Stickney Water Reclamation Plant |
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August 30, 2016 Center for Neighborhood Technology, community advocate and MWRD partner, ensures homes are rain ready |
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August 24, 2016 Inaugural Cal-Sag Plunge to showcase water quality improvement and promote new trail |
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August 19, 2016 New Trier rowers’ success a reflection on cleaner waters |
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August 15, 2016 Name that biosolid: The MWRD extends naming contest to public to include school participation |
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August 5, 2016 MWRD seeks applicants for Sustainable Landscaping and Biosolids User awards |
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July 29, 2016 Name that biosolid: The MWRD opens up naming contest to public |
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July 27, 2016 Gov. Bruce Rauner signs commitment to Millennium Reserve |
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July 25, 2016 Storm Summary July 24, 2016 |
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July 22, 2016 New pact between MWRD and Cook County sheriff leads to safer streets, cleaner waters |
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July 12, 2016 Surpassing 10,000 milestone in tree distribution, MWRD working to restore canopy |
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July 6, 2016 New MWRD video highlights agency efforts to recover resources |
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July 5, 2016 MWRD seeks applicants for Sustainable Landscaping and Biosolids User awards |
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June 28, 2016 MWRD commissioners unanimously approve herbicide restriction |
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June 24, 2016 Rotary Club of Naperville praises MWRD Officials for broadening water treatment education to India |
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June 23, 2016 Exchange program with Aarhus, Denmark offers positive lesson in energy efficiency for MWRD |
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June 22, 2016 MWRD Board of Commissioners honors student scientists |
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June 22, 2016 Friends of the Chicago River salutes MWRD with Green Ribbon for transforming blue waters |
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June 15, 2016 Federation of Women Contractors honor MWRD advocacy |
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June 13, 2016 MWRD welcomes delegation from Federal Republic of Nigeria for tour of Stickney WRP |
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June 8, 2016 Visitors to MWRD plants learn how water is transformed |
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June 7, 2016 MWRD bond sale reaps $120M savings in debt
service over time |
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June 6, 2016 Nutrients recovered by MWRD lead to new
resources and cleaner environment for the Mississippi River
Basin and Gulf of Mexico |
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June 3, 2016 MWRD vendor outreach event sheds light on new work opportunities for firms |
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May 31, 2016 Chicago Wilderness milestone earns MWRD distinction |
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May 27, 2016 Flood relief from MWRD to help shelter Niles from storms |
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May 25, 2016 Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and Ostara Open World’s Largest Nutrient Recovery Facility to Help Recover Phosphorus and Protect Mississippi River Basin |
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May 23, 2016 Mayor Emanuel, President Mariyana Spyropoulos Help Break Ground For Albany Park Stormwater Diversion Tunnel |
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May 19, 2016 MWRD soil enriches South Side community garden projects |
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May 18, 2016
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and Ostara to Open World’s Largest Nutrient Recovery Facility |
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May 17, 2016
New drug collection boxes at MWRD facilities work to protect waterways and encourage safe disposal |
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May 13, 2016
Diversity Today, success tomorrow: MWRD vendor outreach event sheds light on new work opportunities for firms |
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May 13, 2016
Doors open to the public at six MWRD plants in celebration of Infrastructure Week |
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May 11, 2016 More than 250 pounds of drugs diverted from the drain and into MWRD's collection to improve area water quality |
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April
29, 2016 MWRD’s Thornton Composite Reservoir bestowed with national recognition |
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April
28, 2016 Preventing flooding through new partnerships explored during MWRD’s annual visit to the Illinois General Assembly |
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April
27, 2016 NOAA’s Chief Scientist to Speak at Great Water Cities: Rainfall to Results in Action |
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April
25, 2016 MWRD is working with communities to replenish our green canopy |
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April
22, 2016 MWRD hosts stormwater expo as part of flooding study in southwest suburbs |
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April
11, 2016 Collaboration for green schools earns Space to Grow national award |
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April 7, 2016 Drug collection hosted by MWRD and DEA will improve waterways |
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March 31, 2016 MWRD officials take lessons learned in water treatment to India |
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March 30, 2016 Floodlothians, Midlothian representatives, CNT visit MWRD Board of Commissioners to support stormwater project |
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March 29, 2016 Mayor Emanuel and Regional Partners Launch Joint Effort to Address International Water Challenges |
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March 24, 2016 Innovation of traditional technology sparks MWRD to channel cleaner Chicago waterways |
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March 21, 2016 O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant to bring disinfection online |
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March 17, 2016 Thornton Composite Reservoir to receive Project of the Year award from American Public Works Association |
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March 10, 2016 Resolutions from MWRD celebrate the contributions of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Shannon Rovers |
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March 9, 2016 African American Contractors Association recognized by MWRD Commissioners in commemoration of annual event |
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March 7, 2016 Student Congress inspires future protection of Chicago River |
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March 2, 2016 GFOA awards salute transparent financial reporting |
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February 29, 2016
Hanson Material Service, MWRD to be recognized by IDNR at Aggregate Miner Safety Conference |
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February 26, 2016
MWRD soil scientists’ biosolids paper earns IWEA acclaim |
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February 24, 2016
New National Poll Finds 95% of Americans Want Public Officials to Invest in Water Systems, 60% Are Willing to Pay More for Secure Water Service |
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February 19, 2016
MWRD visit to Museum of Science and Industry sheds light on STEM careers and water treatment for future scientists |
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February 17, 2016
MWRD to host two meetings in Northbrook to discuss flooding study |
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February 16, 2016
Biosolids nutrient management workshop begins work to develop best management practices, confront phosphorus loss from agricultural land |
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February 11, 2016
MWRD tax reduction saves Cook County property owners money |
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February 10, 2016 Water supplied by MWRD volunteers aids Great Lakes neighbors in Flint |
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February 4, 2016 Construction Industry Service Organization awards MWRD |
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February 3, 2016 Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to deliver drinking water to Flint, MI residents |
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January 20, 2016 MWRD urges FDA to cease recommendation of flushing medications |
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January 14, 2016 Phillips Academy High School IHSA football champs accept resolution from MWRD Board of Commissioners |
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January 13, 2016 New Sierra Club, Illinois Chapter, Chicago Federation of Labor Report shows clean water means jobs for Illinois |
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January 7, 2016 New Report: Clean Water Projects Employed 19,443 In 2014; Chicago Federation of Labor, Sierra Club
Present Findings at MWRD Board Meeting “A Flowing Economy” Details Clean Water Benefits to Workers & Regional Economy |
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