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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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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From L to R: MWRD Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn, Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda, Commissioner Precious Brady-Davis, Ernest C. Wong, Commissioner Sharon Waller, President Kari K. Steele and Commissioner Beth McElroy Kirkwood in commemoration of Asian American and Pacific Islander …
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A new green alley in Summit uses brick pavers to collect stormwater thanks to financial assistance from the MWRD’s Green Infrastructure Partnership Program. More green alleys and parking lots will soon spread throughout Cook County under a Metropolitan Water Reclamation District …
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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Commissioners and staff joined hundreds of volunteers across Cook County to participate in the annual Chicago River Day cleanup hosted by the Friends of the Chicago River. This vital community effort works …
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