The village recognized the holiday dedicated to planting trees by hosting a public tree planting of its own.

Schools and environmental groups across the Far South Side mobilized for the holiday Monday, organizing trash pickups and cleanups.

The Stickney Water Reclamation Plant is one of the largest wastewater treatment facilities in the world.

Learn about why these alerts are important and how you can make a difference in water conservation efforts by following the MWRD’s recommendations.

Required by the Clean Water Act, the NPDES permit governs Chicago's 184 sewer outfalls. The purpose of the NPDES program is to eliminate pollution discharges.

Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda's tenure as the first Latina elected to the MWRD Board of Commissioners underscores the importance of diversity and inclusion in leadership roles.

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

MWRD President, Commissioners are highlighted in honor of Woman’s History Month

MWRD Assistant Director of Engineering, Kevin Fitzpatrick describes how the TARP "Deep Tunnel" project is an engineering marvel.

The MWRD’s Robbins Heritage Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration Project will help address overbank flooding through a new stormwater park and pond.