Reduce your use of water before, during and after rainstorms to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers.

The YES program continues to broaden students’ awareness and understanding of water and environmental sciences while introducing them to careers in these vital fields.

As much as 0.4 inches of rain has fallen so far in parts of Cook County for the storm that began around 12:00 a.m. this morning.

Guests of all ages may take an abbreviated tour of the plant, meet with MWRD staff for interactive activities and take home free oak tree saplings, milkweed and native wildflower seeds.

Reduce your use of water before, during and after rainstorms to reduce the amount of water in your municipal sewers.

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

Board meetings are open to the public and can be streamed online.

MWRD research documents steady improvement in water quality and aquatic life over the past several decades.

The presentations featured updates on the MWRD’s McCook Reservoir, part of the MWRD’s Tunnel and Reservoir Plan, which increases flood protection to everyone in Lyons Township that is served by a combined sewer system.

The speakers offered insights on building sustainable operations, advancing conservation initiatives and strengthening community partnerships in the face of climate change.