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Polished Pebbles Mentoring Group shadow staff at Stickney Water Reclamation Plant
July 31, 2024
The young women met and learned from a diverse group of professionals during their tour of the facility.
Residents bring electronics, paper and medications for Community Service Day recycling event in Markham
July 30, 2024
The event featured a drug take-back, electronics recycling, and document shredding service, promoting environmental sustainability and public safety.
MWRD President Kari K. Steele, Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn partner with Cook County officials to host community service day in Markham
July 25, 2024
Partners will host a Drug Take-Back, Electronics Recycling, and Document Shredding Event
Ribbon-Cutting ceremony to celebrate North Creek Flood Relief Project completion
July 24, 2024
The project involved constructing a new culvert for North Creek to alleviate flooding and safeguard 56 residential structures in the vicinity of Flanagin Park.
“North Riverside debuts green parking lots for village buildings,” Riverside-Brookfield Landmark
July 19, 2024
The six new parking lots can capture up to 539,000 gallons of water at a time that could otherwise run into residents’ basements, village sewers or the Des Plaines River during heavy rain or snow events.
North Riverside expands its green footprint thanks to MWRD support
July 16, 2024
The installation is one of the MWRD’s largest Green Infrastructure Partnership Program projects, converting six asphalt lots into permeable pavement, covering 71,000 square feet, designed to capture up to 539,000 gallons of water each time it rains.