News
"Canal that famously reversed the Chicago River deserves a better name, group says," Chicago Sun-Times
August 12, 2025
Organizations, including Friends of the Chicago River and Friends of the Forest Preserves, are pushing to change the name of the canal to something more inspired.
MWRD Board of Commissioners to meet Thursday, August 14 at 10:30 A.M.
August 12, 2025
Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.
"Chicago's 10 best bungalow gardens, chosen by locals," Fox 32 Chicago
August 9, 2025
After receiving 72 entries, the CBA chose the strongest entries for the public to vote on online. Nearly 3,500 people voted for this year's winners in July.
"Fish Return to Salt Creek After Graue Mill Dam Removal," Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
August 7, 2025
The removal was part of a larger effort to restore more than a mile of Salt Creek through a partnership between the Forest Preserve District and the DuPage River Salt Creek Workgroup.
MWRD to host Black Women’s Expo interactive session Sunday, August 3 at noon
August 1, 2025
This inspiring session highlights careers in water, engineering, and public service, aiming to spark the next generation of leaders.
MWRD FLOW - August 2025
August 1, 2025
For The Love of Water (FLOW) is a summary of news from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.