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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Recovering Resources, Transforming Water

Strategic Plan
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MWRD Strategic Plan 2021 – 2025

The MWRD's 2021 – 2025 Strategic Plan was developed by a multi-functional team of MWRD personnel and outside consultants to identify the strategic goals, strategies, and initiatives for the next five years.

 

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Recent News Releases

March 15, 2024

The MWRD Board of Commissioners present a resolution to inspire international collaboration.

March 14, 2024

Officials ask residents to ease water use during rainstorms. Listen to the full story.

March 14, 2024

The MWRD and partners work together to convert schoolyards into functional community spaces while addressing neighborhood flooding.

March 13, 2024

The MWRD receives the highest recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Projects

With support from the MWRD the village of La Grange Park converted three intersections along Monroe Avenue into permeable surfaces. The project reduces the load on the sewer system and will complement plans to separate additional sewer systems to divert water to nearby Salt Creek.

The MWRD’s green infrastructure project at Arthington Mall Plaza at the University of Illinois at Chicago features 37,000 square feet of permeable pavement, new seating, native plants and rain gardens.

The MWRD worked with the village of Mount Prospect to transform two beautiful park spaces that can now accommodate more stormwater and protect the community from flooding, while also giving the residents a place to gather and play.

The Tunnel and Reservoir Plan is a system of deep, large diameter tunnels and vast reservoir designed to reduce flooding, improve water quality in Chicago area waterways and protect Lake Michigan from pollution caused by sewer overflows.

Calendar of Events

Mar

20

Civil Service Board Meeting

10:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Mar

21

Board Meeting

10:30am - 12:00pm
Thursday, March 21, 2024

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