Public enthusiasm and support for “going green“ is growing every day and responsive local governments are developing sustainability programs that save money, time and resources.

This fall the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) hosted its fourth annual Sustainability Summit with the theme “Recovering Resources to Become the Utility of the Future.” The event highlighted the MWRD’s sustainability and resource recovery initiatives, along with its expertise in stormwater management and wastewater treatment. Municipal leaders and environmental experts gathered to discuss and learn about industry best practices and share their success stories

On this page, visitors will find 2016 Sustainability Summit materials, including the event press release, program, photos and the participant survey. If you attended and have not submitted your survey, please do so and send it to the MWRD Office of Public Affairs

Let us know if you'd like to attend our 2017 Sustainability Summit. We're always looking to add presenters and exhibitors. You can also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

2016 Press Release

2016 Event Program

2016 Participant survey

2016 Winners:

Chad Hofstra and Sandra Ardolino of the Tinley Park-Park District received an award for using MWRD biosolids.	Jon Duddles and Timothy Oakley from the City of Des Plaines received their green landscaping award from Commissioner Frank Avila.	On behalf of the Village of Glenview, Robyn Flakne, Judy Beck and Henrietta Saunders accepted their award for green landscaping from Commissioner Frank Avila.
Adam James of Baxter and Woodman, Commissioner Frank Avila, and Max Slankard from the Village of Skokie display Honorable Mention certificates	Commissioner Frank Avila presented Midlothian Village Trustee Karen Kreis and Floodlothian leader Helen Lekavich with Honorable Mention certificates.	Mary Ellen Guest of the Historic Chicago Bungalow Assoc. receives a special certifi­cate for rain barrel distribution.
Dave Ward, Superintendent, Coyote Run Golf Course in Flossmoor, receives a plaque from Commissioner Frank Avila for using biosolids since 2006.	Adam James of Baxter and Woodman accepts the Honorable Mention certificate on behalf of the Village of La Grange.

Click here for highlights from previous Sustainability Summits.