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<div><strong style="font-size:12pt;">"Fish flock to cleaner Chicago River: 60 species identified," </strong><em style="font-size:12pt;">WBBM Chicago</em></div>
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<div><strong>"Nearly 60 different types of fish found in Chicago waterways, study shows. 30 years ago, there were fewer than 10,"</strong> <em>Chicago Tribune</em></div>
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<br/><div><strong>"The Chicago River keeps getting wilder, and that's a good thing,"</strong><em> WTTW</em></div><div style="color:#004db4;"> <a shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-e6L2hnJizEjHkCwoKUlDSy9BakHuyExvWowmDM4PM8nyBuLIJkV7r66lQEmb8sswV6MPyPJ0MH-Smb630lCPaZLfWl050R9UkblcNhvyFp76vvEtpPPeeKk3U8HqMMagRuqXYpVt6flKlCOUQlJMBA0pIvzXJhBRQsBPoiNUYKg3pAsJzInV9QdHqQ9v8jBr47MEDb3rGdMNGjJz2IjVFwsw4O7xG7pw35NRay9xooPXVwt314el3kFp41Jb87GqLjc3PSzVOQ=&c=MhgFoP7BxYCUd4VnByd3r1bzDdqbB5FMN6hq40Xg0g8Dkt9YIXuPjQ==&ch=Zx07Oe2zmDncXTAQZkmSW9LLziUKoHAkdEgxWiHkrCDbNXoBWhFljQ==" alt="https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/23/chicago-river-keeps-getting-wilder-and-s-good-thing" target="_blank"><span>https://news.wttw.com/2020/08/23/chicago-river-keeps-getting-wilder-and-s-good-thing</span></a></div></div>
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<div class="MainText" style="color:#333333;font-size:12pt;font-family:Helvetica,Calibri,Arial,sans-serif;text-align:left;" align="left"><br/><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>The MWRD is accepting applications from Cook County individuals, organizations and businesses for its 2020 Biosolids Beneficial Reuse</span><span> and </span><span>Sustainable Landscaping </span><span>Awards until September 15.</span></div><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span><br/></span></div><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>The awards recognize the activities and innovations from entities, such as park districts, villages, schools, golf courses and athletic clubs in two separate categories: Sustainable Landscaping and Beneficial Use of Exceptional Quality (EQ) Biosolids and EQ Compost. EQ Biosolids and EQ compost are products of the MWRD's water treatment process that are used as soil amendments and sustainable alternative to other materials.</span></div><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span><br/></span></div><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>The beneficial use of EQ Biosolids and EQ Compost may be demonstrated through any one or a combination of the following:</span></div><ul><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Continuous commitment to maximize the use of EQ Biosolids or compost to improve the cost-effectiveness of landscape management.</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Promotion such as, but not limited to, referrals and field demonstrations of EQ Biosolids or EQ Compost.</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Educational efforts on the environmental/economic benefits of using EQ Biosolids or EQ Compost.</span></li></ul><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Qualifications for the Sustainable Landscaping award may be demonstrated through the innovative use of green infrastructure, capital investment, and how an individual or organization promotes green landscaping to educate the community. The goal is to present an award to an individual or community that integrates sustainable practices in the environment that manages stormwater. For the purpose for the award, green infrastructure includes:</span></div><ul><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Rainwater Harvesting, i.e. through rain barrels</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Rain Gardens</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Native Landscaping</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Stormwater Trees</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Porous Pavement</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Bioswales</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Green Roofs</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Greenways</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Wetlands</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Green Alleys, Streets, and Parking Lots</span></li></ul><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Activities completed after January 1, 2015 are eligible for an award, and an individual or organization is eligible once every five years. Submittals should include figures, illustrations, narrative, and photos to help further explain the efforts. The evaluation process may include a site visit. </span></div><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span><br/></span></div><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>This year's awards applications will be accepted electronically. 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Pershing Road</span></div><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Cicero, IL 60804</span></div><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span> </span></div><div style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>Awards will be presented at the MWRD's eighth annual Sustainability Summit later this year. For more information about the program, awards or Sustainability Summit, contact <strong>(312) 751-6633</strong>. 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<div style="text-align:left;" align="left">The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for household cleaning items, including disinfecting wipes, paper towels and toilet paper which have sometimes been hard to find. As a result, some have turned to alternatives such as "flushable" wipes and other paper products. </div>
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<div style="background:white;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:3.75pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">In recognition of the importance of Juneteenth as the oldest known celebration of emancipation of slaves in the United States, MWRD officials sought a way to more fully recognize the day. Although Juneteenth is observed each year on June 19, </span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;">the occasion is officially celebrated in Illinois on the third Saturday in June.</span><span style="color:black;font-family:'Arial',sans-serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"> With this change, the MWRD gives employees the choice to use June 19 as their one additional holiday selection each year. In addition to Juneteenth, the additional holiday choices for MWRD employees include the days preceding or following Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day or New Year's Day.</span> <a style="color:rgb(0, 77, 180);text-decoration:underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-e6L2hnJizEjHkCwoKUlDSy9BakHuyExvWowmDM4PM8nyBuLIJkV7r66lQEmb8ssoiWpNtFqvD1PsUyHBflzL05s2wWExVch7oP6lYtQ-Nq6fw694YXIXTsshRNQl1k8f1nCwJC1wrnRGmuEFq1XedZZB5Aze9JJKMdXjsO8eTdbP6Nzpbb6L8cvY3Tx54WabvfA2dhFH6IleJm21DGEnbmzbGozz4WqLpsbgUEuCtFyosxJFxy54CQX2ICIU8vi&c=MhgFoP7BxYCUd4VnByd3r1bzDdqbB5FMN6hq40Xg0g8Dkt9YIXuPjQ==&ch=Zx07Oe2zmDncXTAQZkmSW9LLziUKoHAkdEgxWiHkrCDbNXoBWhFljQ==" linktype="1" alt="https://mwrd.org/mwrd-board-commissioners-recognize-juneteenth-holiday-option-employees" target="_blank">Read more here</a></span></div>
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<div><span style="color:#050505;">Our Small Streams Maintenance Program crew has been busy clearing trees that came down during storms from the derecho on Aug. 10. If left unattended, this debris could cause stream blockages and lead to flooding. Report blockages and debris in streams by calling (312) 787-3575 or by visiting</span> <a style="color:initial;text-decoration:underline;" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001-e6L2hnJizEjHkCwoKUlDSy9BakHuyExvWowmDM4PM8nyBuLIJkV7r66lQEmb8ss0p2l2rpR67q6KzLdZQiO8o4fFKiKunZt6JVY96wVSVna5xIQBmIJ_i2vrURdQYksP9hvvThMNmMc6xLbuXwmuOpykoWsyfFyBvre_InsKL3-LzniE7V4eA==&c=MhgFoP7BxYCUd4VnByd3r1bzDdqbB5FMN6hq40Xg0g8Dkt9YIXuPjQ==&ch=Zx07Oe2zmDncXTAQZkmSW9LLziUKoHAkdEgxWiHkrCDbNXoBWhFljQ==" linktype="1" alt="https://gispub.mwrd.org/ssmp/" target="_blank">this link</a>.</div>
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<div style="margin-left:0px;background-color:#ffffff;font-size:11pt;box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:10px;margin-right:0px;">A generous grant is now yielding major energy savings for one of the world's largest wastewater treatment plants. Thanks to a $1.5-million grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Office of Energy, the MWRD's <span>Stickney Water Reclamation Plant (WRP) was able to upgrade its lighting and HVAC controls for maximum energy efficiency. The upgrades are reducing lighting energy consumption by more than 50 percent for approximately 7,474 fixtures that were replaced or retrofitted.</span></div>
<div style="margin-left:0px;background-color:#ffffff;font-size:11pt;box-sizing:border-box;margin-bottom:10px;margin-right:0px;">The Stickney WRP serves 2.3 million people living in Chicago and 46 suburban communities within 260 squar<span>e miles of Cook County. The plant can treat up to 1.44-billion gallons of water per day, or 1-million gallons per minute, making it one of the largest treatment plants in the world to provide full secondary treatment by volume. In 2019, the plant treated more than 800 million gallons per day, which required considerable energy to pump and convey water. The energy efficiency upgrades provide critical savings to plant operations and benefit taxpayers. </span></div>
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