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North Branch of the Chicago River Watershed | MWRD
Found in northeast Cook County, waters from the Skokie River, Middle Fork, West Fork, and the North Shore Channel merge into the North Branch of the Chicago River.
Poplar Creek Watershed | MWRD
Located in northwest Cook County, this planning area includes portions of Poplar, Flint, Spring, and Brewster Creek as well as the West Branch DuPage River watersheds.
Lower Des Plaines River Watershed | MWRD
The Des Plaines River runs south from northern Cook County, running alongside the Chicago Sanitary and Shipping Canal in the south
Little Calumet River Watershed | MWRD
Located in southern Cook County, waters from the Little Calumet River flow west into the Cal-Sag Channel.
Cal-Sag Channel Watershed | MWRD
Located in southwest Cook County, the Cal-Sag channel connects the Little Calumet River with the Chicago Sanitary Shipping Canal.
WPC Meeting Calendar | MWRD
Information about upcoming MWRD Watershed Planning Council meetings.
Watershed Planning Councils | MWRD
Collaborate with other local communities to address stormwater through a countywide effort.
Stream Maintenance | MWRD
We maintain more than 500 miles of waterways to clear obstructions and debris that slow water flow, create blockages, and worsen flooding.
Watershed Management Ordinance and Infiltration/Inflow | MWRD
The WMO regulates sewer construction within the MWRD’s service area and development within suburban Cook County. It provides uniform stormwater management regulation.
Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO) and Technical Guidance Manual (TGM) | MWRD
The WMO went into effect on May 1, 2014 and was most recently amended on May 2, 2024. The TGM is a technical reference to the WMO.