[Communications] New Economic Development Funding and MWRD Gets Goats

Fri Mar 13 09:24:39 CDT 2020

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Your Commissioner at Work
at the MWRD
MWRD Gets a Landscaping Assist from Hungry Goats
The MWRD is the second largest landowner in Cook Cook and manages many different properties that are mostly adjacent to the Chicago river system and canals. Keeping up with landscaping can be difficult. Especially if you consider the District is working to maintain native prairies and land adjacent to water reservoirs while controlling for invasive species.  Last year the District employed 50 goats from a Wisconsin company to help keep vegetation in check at our Lemont Water Reclamation Plant (https://mwrd.org/sites/default/files/documents/Fact_Sheet_Lemont.pdf) .  The goats got a free meal while MWRD was able to control vegetative growth at a reduced cost.  They certainly are an amusing sight!
Social Impact Summit and Panel at Booth School of Business

Commissioner Du Buclet participated on a panel at the Social Impact Summit: Business and the Climate Crisis, an event geared towards business students at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.  The panel discussed how individuals can use their influence within their company and/or organization to promote change in their communities.   As an alum of the school the Commissioner was happy to be back at Booth and to discuss about a subject she is so passionate about, taking action to address climate change.
Funding Opportunity: $80 Million in State Grants to Support Economic Development
The Rebuild Illinois Competitive Public Infrastructure Program has new Grants from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to Support Local Governments in Infrastructure and Economic Development Projects include:
* $50 Million - Public Infrastructure
* $16.5 Million - Regional Economic Development
* $13 Million - Shovel Ready Sites Applications

Due: June 30, 2020 Eligible Applicants: Cities, Villages, Townships, Counties and Sanitary Districts. Eligible Uses: Waste Disposal Systems, Water and Sewer Line Extensions, Water Distribution and Purification Facilities, Flood and Drainage, Dredging of Waterways, Water Tower Maintenance and Painting, Gas and Electric Utility Extensions, Publicly Owned Industrial and Commercial Sites, other public infrastructure capital improvements.

For more information visit: https://tinyurl.com/souro7z

Protect Our Water Presentation at University of Chicago Service League

Commissioner DuBuclet discussed the role of MWRD in protecting the environment at the University of Chicago Service League. The League is a group of community-minded women who support local philanthropies and discuss issues iimportant to the community. Talking to constituents about MWRD's work to protect our is one of the most gratifying things for the Commissioner to do everyday. If you would like for Commissioner Du Buclet to speak to your community organization please reach out to her office today!

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Construction and Professional Services Vendor
Outreach Fair - Postponed
** (https://mwrd.org/go-easy-salt-spreading-lightly-protects-water-quality-and-our-fish)
The MWRD’s Construction and Professional Services Vendor Outreach Fair originally scheduled for March 31 has been postponed.  The District will send out a notification when it is rescheduled.

The MWRD is continuing to monitor the information we are receiving about the
Coronavirus (COVID-19). The ** Illinois Department of Public Health (http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus)
and the ** U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html)
advise of specific measures to help prevent the spread of the virus. We are also consulting with the ** Chicago Department of Public Health (https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cdph/provdrs/health_protection_and_response/svcs/2019-novel-coronavirus--2019-ncov-.html)
. Thank you for your understanding.
Protecting our water begins with you
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Click photo for more information on MWRD's free tree & compost programs
Others In The Fight For Water Equity
** (http://www.lvejo.org/)

NeighborSpace is an urban land trust that preserves and sustains gardens on behalf of dedicated community groups. They take care of the day to day responsibilities of property ownership so that community groups can focus on gardening and giving people the chance to work with the soil and enjoy nature in their own neighborhood.

For more information about
NeighborSpace please visit ** neighbor-space.org (http://neighbor-space.org/)
.

** (http://www.lvejo.org/)

Chicago Community Gardeners Association is a network of gardeners that is truly gardener-designed and led, to ensure the sustainability and vibrancy of Chicago gardens for years to come. CCGA supports Chicago’s many community gardens spread throughout the city and surrounding communities. CCGA has working groups that meet regularly to coordinate garden tours, plan an annual conference, and find solutions to common challenges such as leadership transitions, access to water and land, and community organizing. All are welcome.

For more information about CCGA visit: ** chicagocommunitygardens.org (http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/)

Upcoming Events
Click Link to see ** Community Events (https://mwrd.org/events)
Employment Opportunities at MWRD
Current Positions Assistant

A/V Analyst - $73,156.20
Assistant Civil Engineer - $73,156.20
Assistant Electrical Engineer - $73,156.20
Assistant Mechanical Engineer - $73,156.20
Assistant Structural Engineer - $73,156.20
Senior Budget and Management Analyst - $89,109.28

** Online Employment Center Link  (https://jobapscloud.com/mwrd/)
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Commissioner Kimberly Du Buclet
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Chicago, IL 60611

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