MWRD President Kari K. Steele, Vice President Patricia Theresa Flynn, Commissioner Dan Pogorzelski and plant staff led the visit, underscoring the importance of global partnerships in addressing the complex challenges posed by climate change.

After completing extensive renovations, MWRD commissioners were joined by city leaders to reopen the Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain to again captivate onlookers to the fountain and its cannon.

Originally built in honor of the MWRD's 100-year anniversary in 1989, the fountain represents a century of progress and commitment to improve the quality of the Chicago River, enhance waterway ecology, and serve as a welcome entrance to Chicago.

This free summit is designed for entrepreneurs and professionals eager to engage with the MWRD with a special focus on minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, disabled-owned, and LGBTQ-owned businesses.

The $1.8 million North Creek Flood Relief Project, benefiting from $1.6 million in funds from the MWRD, will alleviate flooding in the vicinity of Flanagin Park.

The young women met and learned from a diverse group of professionals during their tour of the facility.

The event featured a drug take-back, electronics recycling, and document shredding service, promoting environmental sustainability and public safety.

Partners will host a Drug Take-Back, Electronics Recycling, and Document Shredding Event

The project involved constructing a new culvert for North Creek to alleviate flooding and safeguard 56 residential structures in the vicinity of Flanagin Park.

The installation is one of the MWRD’s largest Green Infrastructure Partnership Program projects, converting six asphalt lots into permeable pavement, covering 71,000 square feet, designed to capture up to 539,000 gallons of water each time it rains.