[Communications] Commissioner Du Buclet's August Newletter

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Your Commissioner At Work
6th Ward Community Open House
On July 13th Commissioner Du Buclet partnered with 6th Ward Alderman Rod Sawyer at their Community Open House event.

39th Ward Shred & Unwanted Prescription Drugs Event
On July 20th Commissioner Du Buclet partnered with 39th Ward Alderman Samantha Nugent at the community shred event. The commissioner ensured that the residents of the 39th ward had the ability to safely disposed of their unwanted medicines with the help of the Cook County Sheriff's office.

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Operation Push Annual Contractors Event
On July 20th Commissioner Du Buclet along with President Steele and Commissioner Avila attended the 17th Annual African American Contractor’s Day hosted by Operation Push. This event helps MWRD spread awareness about the various opportunities available for the community.
Midwest Environmental Leadership Reception
On July 23rd, Commissioner Du Buclet, State Senator Elgie Sims and Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer attend a leadership reception hosted by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
MWRD Boat Tour
On July 26th Commissioner Du Buclet took a ride with members and volunteers of the Sierra Club on the MWRD Boat Tour along the Chicago Waterways.

American Public Works Associatiom
On July 31st Commissioner Du Buclet, President Steele and Executive Director Brian Perkovich participated in a panel at an American Public Works Association (APWA) monthly meeting at the invitation of Chapter President Brian R. Goldman.

Chartered in 1937 the
APWA serves more than 30,000 professionals in all aspects of public works throughout North America.

Green Infrastructure Program
Partnership Opportunity (LAST WEEK)
We are excited to announce that the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) is accepting applications from municipal, township, county agencies, park districts, school districts, and other local government organizations within MWRD's corporate boundaries to fund projects that utilize green infrastructure until August 9th.

This form of infrastructure captures water and allows it to infiltrate into the ground before it enters the traditional conveyance system. This helps to reduce the amount of water flowing through pipes that can be overwhelmed by intense rain events.

Public agencies within the MWRD’s corporate boundaries are encouraged to submit an application online by visiting ** www.mwrd.org (https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b968358480b7ff4ced14b47c4&id=3f96b12cd7&e=c4ca39f2f7)
. Eligibility requirements and instructions are included in the application form which can be found at the following link ** MWRD_Green Infrastructure (https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b968358480b7ff4ced14b47c4&id=b29849a04c&e=c4ca39f2f7)
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The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is a national organization founded in 1970 to safeguard the earth—its people, its plants and animals, and the natural systems on which all life depends.  At NRDC’s Chicago Office experts focus on cleaning up dirty energy and local rivers, protecting communities and the Great Lakes ecosystem, and promoting policies and practices that encourage the growth of renewable energy and energy efficiency.

For more information about the NRDC please visit their website at
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The Plant has a mission to cultivate local circular economies. The Plant works to create a future where the shift in production, consumption and waste is driven at the local level, generating equity and economic opportunity for all residents.  On the first Saturday of the Month they host a lively locally produced vendors market that also music, hands-on workshops, cooking demonstrations and tours of the innovative Plant building.

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Cook County Urges Residents to Go Solar
"Cook County is partnering with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and the Citizens Utility Board to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for County residents.

The partnership is coordinating a residential solar group buy program called Solarize Chicagoland, making it available to residents in Cook, DuPage, Kane and Will Counties."

The program takes advantage of volume purchasing, which can significantly reduce the up-front costs of installing solar on homes. The more people that participate, the lower the cost is for the solar installer and the lower the prices are for participants.

To learn more about Solarize Chicagoland, please attend a Solar Power Hour. These free, no obligation information sessions are being held throughout the summer. The schedule is listed on
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Check Out MWRD's New Website
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Upcoming Events
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Employment Opportunities at MWRD
Current Positions

Associate Architect - $79,107.08
Associate Process Control Engineer - $79,107.08
Database Administrator - $87,792.38
Principal Architect - $109,991.70
Senior Architect - $97,995.04

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Contact Information
Our mailing address is:

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Commissioner Kimberly Du Buclet
100 East Erie Street
Chicago, IL 60611

Phone Number
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