Milkweed is also a native plant that can help absorb rainwater that would otherwise contribute to flooding.

The improvements at Spencer Academy are part of a broader effort to use green infrastructure to manage stormwater while creating healthy and inspiring places for students to learn and play.

The MWRD has a long history of history of engaging in outreach across all industries and business sectors and promoting equitable policies.

The MWRD is seeking a visionary and results-oriented executive director committed to carrying out the MWRD’s core mission of treating wastewater, managing stormwater and protecting area waterways and Lake Michigan.

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.