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Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Recovering Resources, Transforming Water

Strategic Plan
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MWRD Strategic Plan 2021 – 2025

The MWRD's 2021 – 2025 Strategic Plan was developed by a multi-functional team of MWRD personnel and outside consultants to identify the strategic goals, strategies, and initiatives for the next five years.

 

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Stormwater Project under construction

Applications for Stormwater Partnerships are Now Open

Assistance and funding are available to help protect communities from flooding. Cook County municipalities, townships, and governmental organizations can apply below.

 

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Recent News Releases

November 20, 2024

According to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, excessive use of salt can harm water sources, wildlife, soil, and even the paws of animals walking on treated surfaces.

November 19, 2024

As an MWRD commissioner, Garcia helps direct a $1.4 billion budget for flood protection and wastewater treatment for 5.19 million residents.

November 19, 2024

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

November 18, 2024

The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago partnered with Cook County, Calumet City and others to fund and install the four improved alleys situated in four different city wards.

Projects

The MWRD's Harvey Central Park Stormwater Detention Basin project will provide flood relief for the city of Harvey. This project will reduce flooding to approximately 209 homes during a 100-year storm event.

The 600-acre-foot Addison Creek Reservoir will hold 195 million gallons of storage capacity and connect with the Addison Creek Channel to protect the communities from overbank flooding.

The MWRD’s Robbins Heritage Park and Midlothian Creek Restoration Project will help address overbank flooding through a new stormwater park and pond, along with improvements to Midlothian Creek and an overflow channel that connects to the Cal-Sag Channel.

The MWRD worked with the village of Mount Prospect to transform two beautiful park spaces that can now accommodate more stormwater and protect the community from flooding, while also giving the residents a place to gather and play.

Calendar of Events

Nov

21

Board Meeting

10:30am - 12:00pm
Thursday, November 21, 2024

Nov

22

Monitoring and Research Seminar

10:30am - 11:30am
Friday, November 22, 2024
Virtual

Dec

3

North Branch of the Chicago River Watershed Planning Council Meeting

10:00am - 11:00am
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Virtual
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Dec

3

Annual Board Meeting

10:30am - 12:00pm
Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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