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2017 Press Releases |
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December 28, 2017 Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti visits world’s largest nutrient recovery facility at the MWRD’s Stickney plant |
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December 26, 2017 Communities urged to apply for MWRD stormwater assistance |
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December 22, 2017 Oaks of North Lawndale aids the MWRD in restoring the canopy |
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December 21, 2017 UV disinfection facility at MWRD’s O’Brien plant earns praise |
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December 20, 2017 Calumet Water Reclamation Plant now accepts high strength organics |
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December 19, 2017 MWRD’s Cherry Creek flood control project in Flossmoor progressing |
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December 14, 2017 Support of MWRD’s 2018 budget received at public hearing |
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December 12, 2017 El Distrito de Recuperacion de Agua Metropolitana de Chicago hace plan para limpiar el Canal Colateral |
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December 12, 2017 MWRD looks at restoring Collateral Channel |
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December 11, 2017 MWRD Vice President Barbara McGowan educates Leland School students and families on importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math |
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December 8, 2017 Labor agreement extends three years of harmony for MWRD workers |
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December 7, 2017 MWRD, U.S. Army Corps’ 3.5 billion gallon McCook Reservoir unveiled |
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December 7, 2017 MWRD Commissioner Timothy Bradford passes |
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December 4, 2017 President’s Annual Message 2017 |
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December 4, 2017 Behold McCook Reservoir: A 21st century icon for water quality and flood protection |
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November 30, 2017 Preparing Chicago schoolyards for water makes Space to Grow a Storm Water Solutions Top Project |
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November 29, 2017 MWRD, Senator Dick Durbin, Congressman Mike Quigley, US Army Corps of Engineers, USEPA, IEPA, other officials to celebrate completion of McCook Reservoir Stage 1 |
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November 22, 2017 Vice President Barbara McGowan celebrates ISF Bank’s efforts to help drive economic development as MWRD prepares to deposit up to $4 million |
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November 16, 2017 MWRD’s 5th Annual Sustainability Summit honors compost users, sustainable landscaping best management practices |
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November 14, 2017 State Senator Aquino, Rep. Hurley deep dive into McCook Reservoir’s intricacies |
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November 9, 2017 IL State Rep. Harper travels great depths to explore the work of MWRD |
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November 3, 2017 Rep. Olsen tours MWRD facilities and McCook
Reservoir |
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October 26, 2017 International water experts, MWRD, DWM transform local schoolyard |
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October 19, 2017 International WEFTEC conference showers MWRD with 3
awards for championing clean water |
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October 16, 2017 MWRD update on weekend storm |
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October 11, 2017 Rep. Margo McDermed tours Stickney Water Reclamation Plant |
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October 2, 2017 The MWRD of Greater Chicago’s Nutrient Recovery Facility earns Top Honor from Water Environment Federation |
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October 2, 2017 Innovation from Chicago utilities and Current highlighted at WEFTEC |
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September 28, 2017 Service Project to Build Outdoor Classroom and Green Infrastructure at Manierre Elementary |
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September 27, 2017 Fifth annual Water Palooza comes to Manierre
School |
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September 26, 2017 Officials make one big jump into river, one giant leap for water quality |
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September 13, 2017 Legislation curbs water pollution through nutrient trading program |
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September 11, 2017 Mayor Emanuel Signs Agreement to Establish
Innovative Partnership Between Chicago's Current and Israel's Technion |
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September 5, 2017 Excellence in Operational and Design in Water
Infrastructure Honored |
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September 1, 2017 Mega plants sprout from MWRD biosolids at Franklin Park garden |
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August 31, 2017 MWRD biosolids compost help energize Ford Heights field of dreams |
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August 28, 2017 Platinum awards reaffirm MWRD as clean water leader |
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August 22, 2017 Bike commute underscores MWRD pledge to clean air and
good health |
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August 21, 2017 Crowds flock to MWRD’s stunning view of McCook Reservoir |
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August 11, 2017 MWRD seeks applicants for Sustainable Landscaping and Biosolids User awards |
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July 19, 2017 New program! The MWRD is selling compost and accepting bulk yard waste to promote resource recovery |
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July 17, 2017 Latest MWRD engineering marvel set to open to the public |
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July 13, 2017 Student scientists receive praise from MWRD |
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June 29, 2017 Space to Grow program promotes equitable water future for Chicago |
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June
23, 2017
Fun on the Cal-Sag Channel shines light on cleaner MWRD waterways |
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June 19, 2017
New interactive MWRD webpage makes waterway data accessible |
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June 14, 2017 Calling all green infrastructure projects: MWRD
welcomes government partners |
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June 12, 2017 New pilot program will work to prevent basement backups on South Side |
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June 5, 2017 Value of water infrastructure on display during open houses |
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May 25, 2017 U.S. Senators Dick Durbin, Tammy Duckworth, and Congressman Mike Quigley lead charge in procuring federal funding for McCook Reservoir |
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May 18, 2017 Commissioners honored for efforts to improve water quality |
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May 17, 2017 Vendor outreach fairs bring firms, agencies together |
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May 11, 2017 Water reclamation tours offer insight into water transformation |
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May 8, 2017 Excitement brews as MWRD begins accepting high strength organic materials |
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May 5, 2017 Arbor Day celebration with the MWRD, CPS, 44th Ward and Dept. of Streets and Sanitation points to the benefits of trees |
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May 5, 2017 MWRD leaders receive “Jala Seva Bharathi” award |
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May 4, 2017 IWEA recognizes MWRD for protecting the public’s water quality |
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May 3, 2017 MWRD diversity outreach fair builds solid foundations |
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April 27, 2017 Don't delay, report today: Reporting app prompts urgent MWRD response |
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April 24, 2017 MWRD awards demonstrate excellent financial reporting system |
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April 21, 2017 MWRD, DEA partnership to remove drugs from waterways continues; national collection set for April 29, 2017 |
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April 19, 2017 Legislative visit offers MWRD opportunity to promote initiatives statewide |
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April 19, 2017 Innovation in food, energy and water collide at workshop |
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April 13, 2017 MWRD project wins National Mine Reclamation Award |
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April 12, 2017 Restoring the Canopy: MWRD returns popular tree program in 2017 |
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April 5, 2017 MWRD flood solutions plan for Chicago’s South Side claims Innovation Award from IL Assoc. for Floodplain and Stormwater Management |
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April 4, 2017 MWRD flood relief prompts Niles residents to toss mops into the trash |
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April 3, 2017 Overflow Action Month offers daily tips to conserve water, protect Chicago River |
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April 3, 2017 April Overflow Action Month to Help the Chicago River |
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April 3, 2017 MWRD, US DEA partnership to remove drugs from waterways continues; national collection set for April 29, 2017 |
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March 28, 2017 SisSTEMs event gives diversity and inclusion a face |
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March 27, 2017 MWRD recognizes Women's History Month by honoring three staff members; keynote address by Elizabeth Brackett delivers insight |
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March 27, 2017 "Throwing of the Mops into the Trash" ceremony to highlight Cleveland Corridor Sewer Improvement Project |
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March 24, 2017 MWRD President Mariyana Spyropoulos participates on City Club panel to discuss “Our Great Rivers: What’s Next for the Chicago and Calumet Rivers” |
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March 23, 2017 MWRD partners with Friends of the Chicago River to promote Overflow Action Days |
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March 22, 2017 New Analysis Finds Closing the Investment Gap in Water Infrastructure Would Create 1.3 Million Jobs, $220 Billion in Economic Activity |
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March 22, 2017 Pursuing clean water: U.S. Sen. Duckworth visits MWRD’s Calumet Plant |
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March 17, 2017 WITS program fosters reading skills through MWRD
mentors |
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March 14, 2017 Local photographer features green infrastructure in “Rooftop: Second Nature” exhibit |
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March 13, 2017 MWRD uses hands-on demonstrations to educate sixth graders on STEM careers at the Museum of Science and Industry |
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February 27, 2017 Engineering’s positive impact is commemorated at the MWRD |
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February 24, 2017 Late Mayor Harold Washington’s 21 reunites and
reflects after 30 years during MWRD’s African American History Month |
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February 23, 2017 Work to protect Chicago area waterways creates an award-winning, scenic trail |
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February 16, 2017 New MWRD innovation draws honor for cleaning waterways |
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January 31, 2017 MWRD leaders lend water management wisdom in Hyderabad, India |
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January 19, 2017 MWRD and environmental organizations release joint statement on agreement |
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January 10, 2017 Time-lapse video captures Space to Grow transformation at Wadsworth Elementary School |
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January 9, 2017 MWRD Commissioners re-elect officers to another term |
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