2019 Press Releases
 
  document July 9, 2019 Young scientists’ research dazzles audience at MWRD’s celebration of STEM
  document July 8, 2019 Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work at MWRD educates and empowers future leaders to protect their water
  document July 5, 2019 Hundreds celebrate MWRD’s 130th Anniversary and Infrastructure Week
  document June 28, 2019 MWRD celebrates Pride Month and flies the Pride flag
  document June 25, 2019 Science Fair winners to be honored at MWRD’s “Celebration of STEM” event at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant on June 26
  document June 25, 2019 MWRD delivers compost, trees to Temple Missionary Baptist Church Heritage Peace Garden
  document June 18, 2019 MWRD seeks government partners to apply for green infrastructure project assistance by Aug. 9
  document June 12, 2019 Platinum honors recognize MWRD’s vigilance maintaining clean water
  document June 10, 2019 Productive legislative day for MWRD key to statewide partnership
  document June 7, 2019 MWRD, USACE partners gain a closer glimpse of reservoir protection
  document June 6, 2019 Green infrastructure training provided by MWRD and WEF enhances stormwater management and improves water quality
  document May 15, 2019 1,500+ households participated in hazardous waste collection at Brookfield Zoo
  document May 10, 2019 Open houses offer a glimpse at water transformation at MWRD plants New this year: Cook County Sheriff’s Office to collect electronic waste, paper for shredding
  document May 1, 2019 MWRD and partners break ground on Arrowhead Lake flood control project Work to provide Palos Heights residents relief and Forest Preserve improvements
  document May 1, 2019 CDOT and Water Departments to Discuss Success of Albany Park Stormwater Diversion Tunnel in the 39th Ward Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) 1st Deputy Commissioner Tom Carney, Department of Water Management (DWM) Commissioner Randy Conner and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District President Kari K. Steele to discuss recent rainstorms and the success of the Albany Park Stormwater Diversion Tunnel.
  document May 1, 2019 MWRD update on rainfall
  document April 26, 2019 Groundbreaking carves path to resiliency at MWRD reservoir - Addison Creek projects to protect 2,200 structures, remove 1,700 from flood plain
  document April 25, 2019 Arrowhead Lake groundbreaking delivers MWRD flood control in Palos Heights and Forest Preserve improvements
  document April 23, 2019 MWRD to break ground on Addison Creek Reservoir to provide flood relief for six communities
  document April 18, 2019 MWRD financial reporting recognized for transparency and excellence
  document April 5, 2019 Unique green infrastructure training opportunity to be held at Stickney Water Reclamation Plant - Water Environment Federation to host National Green Infrastructure Certification Program
  document April 4, 2019 MWRD’s Martinez hailed as an advocate by HACIA
  document April 3, 2019 MWRD celebrates Women’s History Month
  document April 2, 2019 MWRD Vendor Outreach Fair to be held Tues., April 9
  document March 12, 2019 MWRD, IEPA to host household hazardous waste collection at Brookfield Zoo on April 13
  document March 7, 2019 MWRD to share stormwater management tips, showcase exceptional quality compost during Chicago Flower and Garden Show at Navy Pier March 20 - 24
  document March 5, 2019 MWRD celebrates female African American trailblazers
  document March 4, 2019 MWRD Construction Vendor Outreach Fair to be held Wed., March 13
  document February 27, 2019 MWRD prioritizes green infrastructure projects for 2019
  document February 25, 2019 Pioneering study by MWRD and Argonne takes closer look at improving microbial health and composition of area waterways
  document February 22, 2019 MWRD enters Project Labor Agreement for work at Lockport Powerhouse and Controlling Works; Partnership formed with Will and Grundy Counties Building Trades Council and Three Rivers Construction Alliance
  document February 5, 2019 Emission reductions help MWRD reach climate change goals ahead of schedule
  document February 1, 2019 MWRD-USACE partnership sets stage for critical reservoir completion - Signing ceremony initiates pilot program to allocate $33.8 million in federal funds to complete second stage of McCook Reservoir, add 6.5 billion gallons of storage
  document January 31, 2019 MWRD advises municipalities, residents to prevent winter flooding through proper planning
  document January 31, 2019 USACE and MWRD to conduct signing ceremony for next stage of McCook project
  document January 29, 2019 Comments accepted through Feb. 7 on MWRD’s watershed management ordinance
  document January 25, 2019 Future City competition entices students to pursue STEM careers
  document January 22, 2019 MWRD compost to take center stage at 6th annual iLandscape Show in Schaumburg Jan. 30 – Feb. 1
  document January 14, 2019 MWRD innovation leads to energy efficiency through ComEd
  document January 11, 2019 New leadership among MWRD board vaults Kari K. Steele to president