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On September 23rd Commissioner Garcia aided in the push for the newly induced National Hispanic Heritage Month or Latin-X Heritage Month resolution. This resolution is meant to acknowledge and appreciate the contributions of the anyone containing even a small portion …

    Commissioner Garcia has been a tireless advocate of affirmative action and strategies to ensure everyone has an opportunity to help the MWRD protect the region’s water resources. An attorney with expertise in local and international governments, healthcare and community affairs, …

Article by Windy City Times:   The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District ( MWRD ) Board of Commissioners unanimously approved policies to assist LGBT-owned and -operated business enterprises ( LGBTBE ) as well as those owned and operated by persons with disabilities ( …

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and Urban Rivers enjoyed an evening to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and experience the benefits of their hard work and collaboration by gaining a closer glimpse at the Wild Mile Chicago …

On November 19th. 2020 our commissioners presented a resolution to the Native American Chamber of Commerce of Illinois for its work creating a resourceful environment to assist American Indian businesses and empower future generations of Native Americans toward future growth …

The Board of Commissioners for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) has formally approved a budget for 2021 to ensure that the MWRD continues performing its essential services to protect public health and the region’s water environment …

  A partnership between the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) and Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) is making headway in its goal to develop strategies to improve the nation’s water quality. This innovative collaboration was borne out of the USEPA’s …

The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has approved plans for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) to participate in a nationwide sewage surveillance project to conduct SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) wastewater testing. On Dec. 9, the …

The reversal of the Chicago River in 1900 has been celebrated as not only an inspired solution to a vexing problem, but an engineering marvel. But little did anyone understand at the time how long the effects might linger, how …

For those interested in watching one of the nation’s largest public works projects for water quality in action, simply visit the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD’s) website at mwrd.org/mccook-live. The MWRD is now live streaming the McCook …