The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Board of Commissioners today announced the appointment of John P. Murray as its new executive director. Murray, who has been serving as acting executive director since the retirement of Brian A. …
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The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) has once again gained confidence from Fitch Ratings following the agency’s 2025 annual surveillance review. Fitch reaffirmed the MWRD’s current AAA credit rating and stable outlook, designating the review as “Review–No …
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From L to R: Water Environment Federation Executive Director Ralph Exton, MWRD President Kari K. Steele, WEF Past President Howard Carter and MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn welcome thousands of guests to McCormick Place during opening ceremonies at WEFTEC. Hosting …
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Business leaders heard from a panel of distinguished guests on “Strategies for Growth in a Changing Climate” for Latino Heritage Month on October 8 at the MWRD's main office building. Introduced by Chairman of Finance Marcelino Garcia and moderated by …
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MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn (second, from left) and Chairman of Finance Marcelino Garcia (third from left), welcome Prague Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda (fourth from left) and a delegation from the Czech Republic to address stormwater management and clean water …
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In an effort to cut energy use, reduce operational costs and return savings to taxpayers, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) participated in ComEd’s Energy Efficiency Program, and in six years, the MWRD earned more than $400,000 …
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In a display of international cooperation, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Chairman of Finance Marcelino Garcia and executive staff welcomed a distinguished Italian delegation to its Stickney Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) in Cicero on July 1. Against …
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Another green schoolyard in Austin is open to the public, managing stormwater while providing open space to the community. Spencer Technology Academy elementary schoolers play on their new Space to Grow schoolyard. At Spencer Technology Academy, 214 N. Lavergne Ave. – where …
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Newly released financial reports accompanied by independent audits reaffirm a stable fiscal position for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD). The annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR) of the MWRD and the MWRD Retirement Fund and Other Post Employment …
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The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) marked the start of Pride Month with a flag-raising ceremony honoring LGBTQ+ pride and visibility. The annual raising of the Pride flag at the MWRD’s Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building and …
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