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

Commissioner McElroy Kirkwood was honored for her impact and commitment to community service and the water environment.

This year’s program highlighted the expertise and dedication of women who are making a difference in cybersecurity, personal safety, and health-conscious product innovation.

The project includes a new lot with 45 parking spaces, 16 trees, and enough permeable pavers and bioswales to store an estimated 120,000 gallons of stormwater each time it rains.

Students from Burnham Elementary, CICS Prairie, and Pullman—schools in Commissioner Brown’s childhood neighborhood of Roseland/Pullman—were invited to participate in the inaugural event.

MWRD Commissioner Yumeka Brown planned the visits to highlight the students' academic achievements and introduce them to the essential work of the MWRD in protecting the region’s water supply.

During his tenure, Brian played a key role in projects such as the Tunnel and Reservoir Plan (TARP) and stormwater management programs and was committed to ensuring that the MWRD continued to be a leader in sustainability and resilience.

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois (ACEC-IL) praised the MWRD’s project in Bellwood with the Judge’s Choice and Honor Awards. 

Heavy rain is expected in the Chicagoland area. Reduce your use of water before, during and after the storm to help prevent flooding and protect water quality.

The MWRD has more than 20 projects in the township, protecting over 700 structures at a total investment of nearly $40 million dollars.