The improvements at Spencer Academy are part of a broader effort to use green infrastructure to manage stormwater while creating healthy and inspiring places for students to learn and play.

The MWRD has a long history of history of engaging in outreach across all industries and business sectors and promoting equitable policies.

The MWRD is seeking a visionary and results-oriented executive director committed to carrying out the MWRD’s core mission of treating wastewater, managing stormwater and protecting area waterways and Lake Michigan.

A visionary in the field of landscape architecture, Wong has spent more than 35 years transforming site design group into an acclaimed, multicultural firm celebrated for its innovative, community-centered work that has expanded beyond the United States.

Once a fully asphalt-covered lot, the schoolyard has been reimagined into a vibrant, multi-functional green space designed to benefit both students and the environment.

The MWRD Board of Commissioners approved 15 projects that are designed to mitigate flooding through green infrastructure installations.

This vital community effort works to protect and enhance the health of local riverbanks and waterways while educating the public about the importance of clean water, sustainable practices, and the shared responsibility of caring for our environment.

Located on the north bank of the Chicago River at McClurg Court, the fountain was originally constructed in 1989 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the MWRD’s establishment.

This schoolyard improvement is part of the Space to Grow program which transforms CPS schoolyards into dynamic places to learn and play, while also educating students on the importance of green infrastructure to manage stormwater.

Located on the north bank of the Chicago River at McClurg Court, the fountain was constructed in 1989 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the MWRD.