[Communications] MWRD Commissioner Du Buclet Newsletter

Wed Jan 26 12:59:48 CST 2022

MWRD 3rd Annual
Black Flag Raising Ceremony
MWRD will celebrate African American History Month throughout February to highlight our commitment to diversity, to support the Black community and to honor the achievements of African Americans in the fields of health and wellness.

On February 1st at 10am as a kickoff and in honor of African American History Month the MWRD will again be raising the Pan-African Flag "Black Flag" in a ceremony at the District's Main Office Building, 100 East Eire, Chicago and for the first time at all seven Water Reclamation Plants.

Click on the links for special video invitations:

MWRD President Kari K. Steele
https://youtu.be/Ii9eatIK9dE (https://youtu.be/Ii9eatIK9dE?fbclid=IwAR1GTJYS3eYz29bCClbN2bf3WJL-P6yqg4ObVxG99OedfefeAJIaALJ6InM)

MWRD Vice President Barbara McGowan
https://youtu.be/bVdZhMN7T4U
Next Regular Board Meeting on Thursday
February 3rd at 10:30 am
The Board of Commissioners will hold its Regular Board Meeting on Thursday February 3rd 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!
MWRD Awards 7 Municipalities
Green Infrastructure Funding

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MWRD engineers evaluated 32 proposals ranking the eligible projects based on factors, such as the total retention gallons and cost per gallon, number of benefiting structures and cost per structure, median income of the community, project visibility and outreach, flooding prevalence, maintenance capability, and separate or combined sewer area that caters to both sanitary and stormwater. ,

Construction for the projects range in price from $89,000 to $1.5 million, each benefiting a range of nearby structures, from five to as many as 138. Combined, these seven projects will mitigate flooding for 466 structures and provide the capacity to retain more than 800,000 gallons of water per rain event.

President Steele and the Board of Commissioners would like to thank all of the local governments and community partners for submitting applications, introducing their plans and sharing in MWRD's mission to protect our water environment.

For more information about these projects and this program please click on the following link
** MWRD Green Infrastructure Projects (https://mwrd.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/Selected_Green_Infrastructure_Projects_2022.pdf)

MWRD
Final Collective Bargaining Agreement Signing

As chairman of Labor & Industrial Relations committee Commissioner DuBuclet signed the final collective bargaining agreements between the union membership at MWRD that were recently approved at their January 20th board meeting.
The Plastic Bag Store
Chicago Tour

The Plastic Bag Store is a exhibit uses humor, craft, and a critical lens to question our culture of consumption and convenience - specifically, the enduring effects of our single-use plastics. The shelves are stocked with thousands of original, hand-sculpted items - produce and meat, dry goods and toiletries, cakes and sushi rolls - all made from discarded, single-use plastics in an endless cacophony of packaging.

The store transforms itself to highlight the overabundance of plastic waste we leave behind might be misinterpreted by future generations. This installation raises important questions about our addiction to plastics and our responsibility to future generations to find solutions now.

The Plastic Bag Store can be seen at the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival from January 20-30, 2022.  For more information about ticket pricing and tour times please visit their website ** The Plastic Bag Store (https://www.theplasticbagstore.com/)
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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: Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Time: 2:00PM  – 3:15PM
Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYudeCvqzsiGdQ2YaUtdv3IWcOBqut8thVW

Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Time: 2:00PM  – 3:15PM
Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZckc--oqTwoGtGfLk4Dw1-tKFsQa07d-4zJ
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.
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

** 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
** Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/Kim4Water )
** Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/KIM4MWRD/)
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