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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-weight: bold;">MWRD Board of Commissioners Meeting</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;">10:30 a.m.</p> </td> <td class="dataTable_content-cell" style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;" align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin: 0;">6</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-weight: bold;">Diverse Business Summit</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;">8 a.m.</p> </td> <td class="dataTable_content-cell" style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;" align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin: 0;">19</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-weight: bold;">MWRD Board of Commissioners Meeting</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;">10:30 a.m.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td class="dataTable_content-cell" style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;" align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin: 0;">17</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(40, 79, 161);">Virtual Tour</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">2 p.m.</span></p> </td> <td class="dataTable_content-cell" style="text-align: left; vertical-align: top; padding: 7px;" align="left" valign="top"> <p style="margin: 0;">27</p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-weight: bold;">M&R Seminar</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: bold;'>Thursday, September 5 and 19</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: bold;'>10:30 a.m.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>The MWRD Board of Commissioners will hold its Regular Board Meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 5 and Thursday, September 19. Public comments may be made at the Barbara J. McGowan Main Office Building, 100 E. Erie Street, Chicago, during the Public Comment period. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: bold;'>Date:</span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'> Friday, September 6, 2024</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: bold;'>Time:</span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'> 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: bold;'>Location:</span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'> Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Talented entrepreneurs, emerging businesses and veterans will have the unique opportunity to network with established firms and government agencies at the MWRD's Diverse Business Summit set for Friday, September 6 from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago. This event offers potential vendors a valuable opportunity to learn about the MWRD, its contracts, and certification benefits. Attendees will also have the chance to meet with other contractors and government partner agencies.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: bold;'>Panel Discussions:</span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'> Engage with industry experts and learn about current trends and opportunities in the water reclamation and stormwater management sectors.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: bold;'>One-on-One Meetings: </span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: normal;'>MWRD d</span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>epartment heads will be available for personalized meetings to discuss potential business opportunities.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: bold;'>Match-Making Session: </span><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Connect with MWRD personnel and key contractors to explore partnership possibilities.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Tuesday, September 17</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-style: italic;'>Embark on a captivating virtual tour with the MWRD. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Immerse yourself in the depths of the world's largest water reclamation facility, venture through the intricate Deep Tunnel system, encounter the enchanting dancing water bear, and witness the fascinating process of electrofishing in action. Delve into the rich history that defines us and discover the compelling stories that positions the MWRD as a forward-thinking utility of the future. Make this an afternoon of exploration, innovation and environmental wonders.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: black;">On Friday, September 27 at 1:30 p.m., Elizabeth W. Keddy, PE, LEED AP, Senior Associate, Hazen and Sawyer, Tampa, Florida will present “Roadmap for Achieving Energy Management Vision and Goals: South Platte Renew Improves Energy Efficiency While Addressing Regulatory Challenges and Aging Infrastructure in Colorado.” </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">In person: </span><span style="color: black;">Stickney WRP. R.S.V.P. by emailing Dr. Heng Zhang at </span><a href="mailto:zhangH@mwrd.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 112, 192); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; font-style: normal;">zhangH@mwrd.org</a><span style="color: rgb(77, 77, 77); font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="color: black;">or calling (708) 588-4264. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: black; font-weight: bold;">Virtual: </span><span style="color: black;">Visit </span><a href="https://xody9orab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013RKbJVZHVWVxu2i5nP73oCtH8YONnlB-I3kEsK_IF-oZvxNWgdKgicXeopwRo4ar8CMpKJzzhYq4b0naK7F2ItLnaObHm0UOQOyysVrqiAzJCbWNROIj5S8vwOQ4XWjwvvjhueMg2y7zMyUPcMoEV-QV5HZW1CDCdYrssFnrY5ZieFqvKJmwg0wBdnjHhckXXXUgo-qUiX46C0lMOV1wWw==&c=ue3Q1RLuKokk2y0_miLugmUNS8sgxhDAanfu6K6yrlrBxOvD9rYmOw==&ch=aFGcKnqzZ-CrcviY1x5onUI-JzxZHlqAdNReRIgLw-7EqAElePSUjA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; font-style: normal;">this link</a><span style="color: rgb(5, 5, 5);"> </span><span style="color: black;">on September 27 for the seminar link. Professional Development Credits/CEUs available. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In celebration of LatinX Heritage Month, the MWRD will co-host a reception with HIRE360 on Thursday, October 10, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the HIRE360 Training facility, 2540 S. State, Chicago.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Our shared commitment to training, supporting, and developing a diverse and skilled workforce will be demonstrated, addressing the growing career opportunities in the water sector.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This event will also include a tour of HIRE360’s new state-of-the-art training facility, discussion on workforce development, insight from HIRE360 trainers and trainees, and conclude with a networking hour with MWRD partner agencies, vendors, and union organizations. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0;" align="center"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Join the MWRD for our 4th Annual Latinx Stewardship Day at Possom Hollow Woods </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The fourth annual Latinx Stewardship Day, a joint initiative by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and the Forest Preserves of Cook County, will take place on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Possum Hollow Woods in La Grange Park.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Volunteers will participate in a series of activities that include the identification and mitigation of invasive species threatening the local ecosystem. Participants will gain valuable insight into sustainable gardening practices aimed at creating a healthier environment. They will also be removing invasive buckthorn and honeysuckle for a prescribed burn.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate together out in nature. Space is limited.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>The MWRD’s 12th Annual Sustainability Summit is set for Tuesday, October 29 at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant from 10 a.m. to noon and is open to the public. Presenters will provide information about green infrastructure and sustainable landscaping techniques to mitigate flooding and enhance water quality. The event will also introduce the members of the Stickney WRP Community Partnership Council, which consists of local residents dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Stickney/Cicero area. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>The MWRD will also recognize projects from across Cook County that speak to the MWRD’s mission in flood control and water quality improvements. The awards also spotlight the best examples of innovations in green infrastructure and sustainable landscaping practices.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>The MWRD is accepting applications from Cook County individuals and organizations for its 2024 Sustainable Landscaping Awards until September 30. The awards recognize the activities and innovations from entities such as cities and villages, schools, houses of worship, businesses and others. Qualifications for the Sustainable Landscaping award may be demonstrated through the innovative use of green infrastructure, capital investment (private and public), and public education.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Green infrastructure (GI) includes:</span></p>
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<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Rainwater Harvesting, i.e., through rain barrels</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Rain Gardens</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Native Landscaping</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Stormwater Trees</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Porous Pavement</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Bioswales</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Green Roofs</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Greenways</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Wetlands</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: justify;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Green Alleys, Streets, and Parking Lots</span></li>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Award categories include:</span></p>
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<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Excellence in promoting Green Infrastructure to local residents  </span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Excellence in Green Infrastructure Partnership Program maintenance </span></li>
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<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Excellence in new Green Infrastructure installation </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;"> </span>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Awards will be presented at the MWRD’s 12th annual Sustainability Summit to be held at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant Auditorium, 6001 W. Pershing Ave., Cicero, IL, on October 29 from 10 a.m. – noon. Register for the Summit </span><a href="https://xody9orab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013RKbJVZHVWVxu2i5nP73oCtH8YONnlB-I3kEsK_IF-oZvxNWgdKgiQLIjNoDb3sCOO4cUFrXNdYncKx4YC_--5ynflKbvPSSNhWCcRw_A9kHCYZKqGT5m7j-_jeFvri3zXkd4FHsJJjKG-S_0ZkEAJDOnml5Fa3gpmAuaCre55Ht0tg9t7cUtY0eGWie0f6sxEl6pMYqBV8=&c=ue3Q1RLuKokk2y0_miLugmUNS8sgxhDAanfu6K6yrlrBxOvD9rYmOw==&ch=aFGcKnqzZ-CrcviY1x5onUI-JzxZHlqAdNReRIgLw-7EqAElePSUjA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style='color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; font-style: normal;'>here</a><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>.</span><span style='font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'> </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Built in 1989, the fountain commemorates the 100th anniversary of the MWRD and symbolizes a century of dedication and progress. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The pandemic and supply chain issues complicated the refurbishment of the fountain, but it has now been restored to its former glory. Read more </span><a href="https://xody9orab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013RKbJVZHVWVxu2i5nP73oCtH8YONnlB-I3kEsK_IF-oZvxNWgdKgicXeopwRo4arLM6Ez1NVHhwIgWDhje3sjQmctQoESGT68jVyT3RaKtGQ_JO67cP1RhppDAg9vpak8-s8aSFb004k3vFIfdmBu05DgJkmZa4cm37kKG90pID9vbsdrgtDYkSF1LxhU-JvPVEzESF23yPJrQhB280TTSHqMUVwO43O&c=ue3Q1RLuKokk2y0_miLugmUNS8sgxhDAanfu6K6yrlrBxOvD9rYmOw==&ch=aFGcKnqzZ-CrcviY1x5onUI-JzxZHlqAdNReRIgLw-7EqAElePSUjA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; font-style: normal;">here</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(22, 22, 22);">On August 9, President Kari K. Steele, Vice President Theresa Flynn, and Commissioner Dan Pogorzelski welcomed a delegation from Dubai to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(22, 22, 22);">The visit provided an opportunity to showcase our cutting-edge water management practices. Much like Chicago, Dubai is facing the challenges of climate change, with more intense rainfall increasing the risk of flooding. Together, we're exploring solutions for a more resilient future. Read more </span><a href="https://xody9orab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013RKbJVZHVWVxu2i5nP73oCtH8YONnlB-I3kEsK_IF-oZvxNWgdKgicXeopwRo4arpW782XQ_T0ORPPH1-2kYrveHziMmJ0HlJ8GPlKeDp7NI9w4Hsg6mP4XTesvREtmzNCJI_dpniXuhoGNAMP99_q-2n0bfRxEk37mOWYcQ82SWflrJHV6TjuhpmmtZ3mOt1h7zAT-FwMJPAt409_9pjT368BPpVoiLMr8gVo1xRC8xgDVeUk4y4aPyiLscWiMk&c=ue3Q1RLuKokk2y0_miLugmUNS8sgxhDAanfu6K6yrlrBxOvD9rYmOw==&ch=aFGcKnqzZ-CrcviY1x5onUI-JzxZHlqAdNReRIgLw-7EqAElePSUjA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; font-style: normal;">here</a><span style="color: rgb(22, 22, 22);">.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If so, please visit our online employment center at the link below to register, apply and learn more about jobs and the selection process at the MWRD. We also participate in job fairs throughout the county so stop by our table if you are in attendance! Staff in a variety of job classifications were interviewed to discuss their background and work that they do. The videos can be found on the</span> <a href="https://xody9orab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013RKbJVZHVWVxu2i5nP73oCtH8YONnlB-I3kEsK_IF-oZvxNWgdKgicA2fZTrzYBHBpRmzcFOjtAK0kVn8qwr1f9Yorq-gjeKDbg_yO6lP-AuzJdQXf5jsyKboMldlxOB5gFocXIWR3WfpR66ALq8JxuQvnG_JYV_VrUN2QnaVOC0MHucFeoXVg==&c=ue3Q1RLuKokk2y0_miLugmUNS8sgxhDAanfu6K6yrlrBxOvD9rYmOw==&ch=aFGcKnqzZ-CrcviY1x5onUI-JzxZHlqAdNReRIgLw-7EqAElePSUjA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="font-weight: bold; color: #396694; text-decoration: none; font-style: normal;">MWRD YouTube page</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The MWRD offers eco-friendly, low-cost rain barrels available in four colors. These 55-gallon barrels are repurposed, adding an extra layer of green to your home. Don't miss out on this opportunity to conserve water and reduce runoff. Order yours </span><a href="https://xody9orab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013RKbJVZHVWVxu2i5nP73oCtH8YONnlB-I3kEsK_IF-oZvxNWgdKgiaCMBuh3RRcUgZTAiQvFosOgtsn9guze2FO9mPQgX9NEiO0LpHRBbUZ3la4QAr9nrIFEZ1sy7NKvcVZVqgfwem6R3qSjNZfImJLsBXuiuAL2&c=ue3Q1RLuKokk2y0_miLugmUNS8sgxhDAanfu6K6yrlrBxOvD9rYmOw==&ch=aFGcKnqzZ-CrcviY1x5onUI-JzxZHlqAdNReRIgLw-7EqAElePSUjA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; font-style: normal;">here</a> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">and watch an installation</span> <a href="https://xody9orab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013RKbJVZHVWVxu2i5nP73oCtH8YONnlB-I3kEsK_IF-oZvxNWgdKgiYba0B1FN-CQ1cA8w7m0N2aTx0B14CMhA0FFFsl7DY7hOHxnULZMhqQl318Iktpby38qGVUvczI50Ufo9W5TxZQEBy73p9ZShyzh0P7oFktxKAr6Z3k4CC9GRxIxGtpQbe2_xn50rK_e&c=ue3Q1RLuKokk2y0_miLugmUNS8sgxhDAanfu6K6yrlrBxOvD9rYmOw==&ch=aFGcKnqzZ-CrcviY1x5onUI-JzxZHlqAdNReRIgLw-7EqAElePSUjA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: #396694; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; font-style: normal;">video</a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Read our "Green Neighbor Guide"</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Water is one of the most valuable resources on our planet. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We require clean and fresh water for drinking, cleaning, recreation and other activities. However, too much of it can become a nuisance when it causes flooding in waterways and urban areas, impacting our travel when roads are flooded and even damaging our homes and businesses.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">While there are many ways to be a Green Neighbor—some actions can be as simple as not over-fertilizing your lawn and garden, washing and maintaining your vehicles properly, or planting a native tree—our Green Neighbor Guide focuses on stormwater management projects that you can build or install on your property.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The guide provides detailed instructions for disconnecting downspouts; installing rain barrels or cisterns to capture stormwater for reuse; installing dry wells and rain gardens to allow stormwater to filter into the ground; and replacing asphalt and concrete surfaces with permeable paving to reduce stormwater runoff.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">What is the key to pollution prevention when it comes to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)?</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of manmade fluorinated compounds that are designed to be stable and have been in commercial use since the 1940s. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The stability of the chemicals makes them difficult to degrade which is why they are often called “forever chemicals.” PFAS are in countless commercial, consumer, and industrial products and are acknowledged by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to be widely present in the environment.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Like other water utilities across the U.S., the MWRD is addressing how best to manage PFAS in the water environment. The MWRD’s seven water reclamation plants do not produce nor use PFAS but are passive receivers of these chemicals discharged to local sewers.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wastewater can contain trace amounts of these chemicals from industrial, commercial and household sources. The MWRD’s WRPs were not designed to remove these chemicals during the treatment process. The use of nonstick cookware, cosmetics and sunscreens, washing clothes, and putting out fires with certain foams can all introduce PFAS into the environment.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">The key to pollution prevention is addressing the source of PFAS. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The MWRD is closely following and proceeding based on the developing science on the potential impacts of PFAS. The MWRD is also working to identify and reduce industrial discharges of PFAS, learning how the discharge from these sources can be reduced and encouraging federal and state regulators to focus on stopping these chemicals at the source. The MWRD’s pretreatment program regulates industrial discharges to protect the treatment process and valuable resources the MWRD recovers.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 18px;'>Household Hazardous Waste Collection Opportunity </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style='color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>Cook County residents are invited to safely dispose of household chemicals and hazardous products at 14700 S. Ravinia Ave., Orland Park on Sat., November 2 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Register</span><span style='font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'> </span><a href="https://xody9orab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0013RKbJVZHVWVxu2i5nP73oCtH8YONnlB-I3kEsK_IF-oZvxNWgdKgicXeopwRo4arsM8LRuHY8O7QToB-PKj2UGQRzj2G7YbTPcXLY_TJ-JELvH5w0e2X5CCkRf4DSvWuhCpPiz8yAHBxunBnDfoKoyIV6YyuDS1y23YG1a_b96G8CFCnOrsUnMmDqBmLS-o2oIkd6dyOvzZcpOX8AtWv_c20buVToqTxFQCuLNs8B-Y6KaF-veq1eE37ObhI191GXerp7qUmY9llevPCRV9h_fc7iU89CjviOdreGncHPmCEeJA4jo5aaN1PhmiVmtdKTLDXAA79n9ue1KCJhTqT02q0Dn_aw-0YhpznWvqycomn3-IltcR15HV06Eh1uSwUIEe5ZeIdY3gXA1_BnnfJTKaqaz7AhBDY4QyScMhfzOjmZzD3RCP9jQ==&c=ue3Q1RLuKokk2y0_miLugmUNS8sgxhDAanfu6K6yrlrBxOvD9rYmOw==&ch=aFGcKnqzZ-CrcviY1x5onUI-JzxZHlqAdNReRIgLw-7EqAElePSUjA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style='font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; color: rgb(40, 79, 161); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; font-style: normal;'>here</a><span style='font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif;'>. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="font-size: 18px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Collection</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Tuesdays, 7 a.m. - Noon</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Thursdays, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">The first Saturday of every month 8 a.m. - 3 p.m</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Dispose of your household chemicals responsibly and recycle your old computers.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The public may drop them off at the City of Chicago's permanent Household Chemicals & Computer Recycling Facility at 1150 N. North Branch Street (two blocks east of the Kennedy Expressway at Division Street).</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Household chemicals and computers often contain hazardous substances, such as lead, mercury, and PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) which can contaminate our air, soil and water. Through proper disposal methods or recycling, these hazardous substances are reprocessed and reused in an environmentally-responsible manner.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Household Chemical and Computer Recycling Facility accepts a range of items, including household cleaners, oil-based paints, solvents, cell phones, compact fluorescent light bulbs, computers and related equipment to name a few. It does not accept business/commercial sector wastes, explosives, fireworks or latex paint.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">During business hours, an attendant will help unload your vehicle and accept your materials. Materials should not be left outside the facility unattended.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; margin: 0;" align="justify"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The MWRD procures materials and services required for operations in compliance with the Purchasing Act. The MWRD's Diversity Section strives to ensure that minority owned (MBE), women owned (WBE), small (SBE), and veteran owned (VBE) business enterprises are given equal opportunities to participate in our construction program and professional service contracts in excess of $100,000.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">MWRD staff are eager to share information about our work and to provide residents of all ages with information and resources they can use to help reduce flooding and improve water quality.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We offer in-person and virtual presentations about our work and areas of responsibility. Our presentations include subjects such as:</span></p>
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<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Overview of the MWRD</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Careers in water</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">History of water in the Chicago region, including reversing the Chicago River</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How sewers work</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Tunnel and Reservoir Plan, also known as the Deep Tunnel</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">How wastewater treatment works</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Recovering resources from wastewater</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Stormwater management flood control </span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Green infrastructure</span></li>
<li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">What you can do to protect water quality and reduce flooding</span></li>
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<p style="margin: 0;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The MWRD actively engages with communities across Cook County throughout the year, participating in events such as back-to-school fairs, environmental expos, farmers markets, municipal gatherings, career days, and STEM-related activities. Our representatives provide engaging materials and interactive activities designed for all ages, offering insights into our work, areas of responsibility, and practical tips on how to enhance local water quality.</span></p>
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