MWRD hosts fifth annual Sustainability Summit

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (MWRD's) Stickney Water Reclamation Plant in Cicero, IL was the site of the MWRD’s 5th annual Sustainability Summit on Oct. 23, 2017.

The Summit is an opportunity to empower and equip these partnering municipalities and environmental advocates with the latest trends in resource recovery and stormwater management. The event is also an opportunity to spotlight some of the best management practices taking place across the county that promotes a sustainable environment and speaks to the MWRD’s mission in renewable resources, flood control and water quality improvements.

On this page, visitors will find 2017 Sustainability Summit materials, including the event press release, program, and photos.

Let us know if you'd like to attend our 2018 Sustainability Summit. We're always looking to add presenters and exhibitors. You can also connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

2017 Press Release

2017 Event Invitation

2017 Event Program

2017 Videos

In the photo (L-R): MWRD President Mariyana Spyropoulos, Franklin Park Mayor Barrett Pedersen, Franklin Park Deputy Commissioner Andrew Smolen, Commissioner Kari K. Steele and Commissioner Frank Avila.	In the photo (L-R): MWRD President Mariyana Spyropoulos, Riverdale Park District Executive Director Kendall Parrott, Commissioner Kari K. Steele and Commissioner Frank Avila.
In the photo (L-R): MWRD President Mariyana Spyropoulos, Sat Nagar, Stefanie Levine, Lara Biggs, Commissioner Kari K. Steele and Commissioner Frank Avila.	In the photo (L-R): MWRD President Mariyana Spyropoulos, Healthy Schools Program Manager Meg Kelly, Commissioner Kari K. Steele and Commissioner Frank Avila.
Val Kehoe, Horticulture Program Coordinator with the University of Illinois Extension explains the Conservation@Home Program

Click here for highlights from previous Sustainability Summits.