[Communications] MWRD Commissioner Du Buclet Newsletter

Thu Dec 23 17:14:33 CST 2021

Commissioner DuBuclet's
2021 Event Highlights
https://youtu.be/sflfSNXn8o0
Next Regular Board Meeting on Thursday
January 6th at 10:30 am
The Board of Commissioners will hold its Regular Board Meeting on Thursday January 6th at 10:30am and public participation is encouraged. Visit mwrd.org to see the meeting agenda and live stream viewing instructions.  I look forward to hearing from you at the next MWRD Board meeting!

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Chicago Women In Trades Tour

Commissioner DuBuclet toured the Chicago Women in Trades facility. Chicago Women in Trades (CWIT) as organization is driven to ensure that all women who want to work with their hands and earn a good living have equal access to information, training, and employment opportunities in the industry.

CWIT has been supporting, advocating, and training women in the Chicagoland area for the last 40 years. They are a Sisterhood of Tradeswomen, celebrating their graduates and their successes in building new careers for themselves while spearheading an industry movement.

For more information about Chicago Women in Trades and their mission please click on the following link ** CWIT (https://cwit.org/)
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NAACP 2021 Environmental Recap
"Where Do We Fit In"

Commissioner DuBuclet participated on a panel with John Delurey, Ryan O'Donell and other Environmental advocates for the NAACP's 2021 Environmental Recap. Commissioner DuBuclet discussed the work of the MWRD and how the implementation of the Illinois Clean Jobs Act (CEJA) can benefit black and brown communities which are disproportionately affected by pollution.

MWRD
Fiscal Year 2022 Budget Signing

On December 16th MWRD's Board of Commissioners passed a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year. As chairman of the Labor Relations committee Commissioner DuBuclet had the opportunity to sign several collective bargaining agreements between the union membership at MWRD.

Commissioner DuBuclet would like to thank our dedicated staff for their efforts throughout the year and look forward to a prosperous upcoming year. It was an honor to be one of the signers on the budget and the new labor agreement.
MWRD Virtual Tour
JOIN US FOR A VIRTUAL TOUR EXPERIENCE!

Travel back in time to early Chicago to see how we reversed the Chicago River and developed wastewater treatment technology. Go behind the scenes and under water to see how we transform the water you use every day; descend 300 feet into the deep tunnel system, and watch our electrofishing crew at work sampling fish on the Chicago River.

Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2021
Time: 10:00AM  – 11:15AM
Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpd-GhpjMrGdd3s4J-k_b7fIeMdnm2QMlo
MWRD Small Streams Maintenance Program
The Small Stream Maintenance Program is one of MWRD's little know programs. If left unattended, this debris could cause stream blockages and lead to flooding. Please help be our eyes by reporting blockages and debris in streams at ** https://gispub.mwrd.org/ssmp/ (https://gispub.mwrd.org/ssmp/?fbclid=IwAR2qzfZOCqc2nNJ-GTHzqS4DZ5uOUq3EB6u_NikmXvG8OxCSQB0M7j68U74)
or call (312) 787-3575.
Rain Barrels For Sale
Click of the following link to purchase a rain barrel ** MWRD Rain Barrels (https://rainbarrel.ca/mwrd/)
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Free Fun Water Education Resources!
Home looking for things for the kids to do? Check out MWRD’s free and fun activities and resources available on our ** website (https://mwrd.org/k-12)
. There you’ll find lots of fun ways to learn about MWRD and how to protect our water and the environment. Materials are available in both English and Spanish. Print, use, learn and enjoy!
MWRD Storybook & Animation for Children

Have you ever wondered what happens after you flush the toilet?

The new MWRD publication and animated video "Where does IT Go?" tells the story of three young water explorers who travel in a magical ship through MWRD pipes, sewers and tanks that are used to clean dirty water. Interspersed throughout the storybook are photos of actual equipment and processes described in the story.
Download a copy of this storybook by clicking on the following link  ** Where does IT Go (Storybook) (https://mwrd.org/sites/default/files/documents/WhereDoesItGo_200921.pdf)
and ** Where does IT Go (Animation) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed_kMwLK9q8)
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Green Explorers Club "Project Boxes"
Green Explorers Club teaches kids the tools of sustainability while building a healthy curiosity for life sciences and the environment. They explore sustainability through hands-on experiments and activities that demonstrate the importance of taking care of our planet. They take kids out into nature and explore the world hands-on through experience.

However, for kids who want to try
Green Explorers Club at home, or families who do not live close to their Chicago location, their project boxes are the next best thing. Every project box contains activities used in their studio with the fantastic kids who join their camps and classes every year. Their project boxes are designed for kids ages 4-9 years.

For more information about the Green Explorers Club and their Project Boxes please click on the following link ** Project Boxes (https://greenexplorersclub.com/pages/project-boxes-3/)
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Employment Opportunities at MWRD
Current Positions

Safety Specialist - Annual Salary $74,253.66/year
Senior Risk Analyst - Annual Salary $90,445.94/year
Principal Civil Engineer - Annual Salary $113,316.32/year
Principal Electrical Engineer - Annual Salary $113,316.32/year
Principal Engineer - Annual Salary $113,316.32/year
Principal Mechanical Engineer - Annual Salary $113,316.32/year
Principal Structural Engineer - Annual Salary $113,316.32/year

** Online Employment Center Link  (https://www.jobapscloud.com/mwrd/)
Upcoming Events
Click Link to see ** Community Events (https://mwrd.org/events)
Contact Information
Our mailing address is:

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

Phone Number
312-751-5086
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