Thinking about a career in #architecture or #design? Meet reps from 40+ colleges & universities at the FREE Chicago Architecture + Design College Day! 🗓️ Sept 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Harold Washington College 🔗 Register: buff.ly/evaEKUq #Architecture #Design #FutureArchitects #Chicago

The MWRD is proud to take part in WEFTEC 2025 with a Learning Exchange on Advancing Resilience, Innovation & Equity in Water Management, facilitated by President Kari K. Steele. 🌊💡 🌊 MWRD.org/BOC 🌊 WEFTEC.org/ #WEFTEC25 #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago #McCormickPlace #LakeMichigan

📣 We are preparing our Strategic Plan for 2026 through 2030. This plan will guide our efforts and reflect our mission, vision, strategic priorities and core values. ✍️ Cook County residents and partners are invited to complete a short survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/26ExtSvYy

Happy first day of fall from the MWRD! 🍂🍁 As leaves change and seasons shift, our mission to protect water and the environment stays strong. 🌊 Learn more: mwrd.org

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of southeast cofferdam for a bridge at Throop Street over the South Branch of the Chicago River in Chicago on August 26, 1901. Learn how the #MWRD protects the water environment for Chicago and 128 suburban communities 📽⬇️ youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction at West Side Sewage Treatment Works on November 25, 1927. The West Side Plant and the adjoining Southwest Plant were eventually combined and renamed the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant. Request an in-person tour group ⬇️ mwrd.org/education/to... 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

📣 We are preparing our Strategic Plan for 2026 through 2030. This plan will guide our efforts and reflect our mission, vision, strategic priorities and core values. ✍️ Cook County residents and partners are invited to complete a short survey: www.surveymonkey.com/r/26ExtSvYy

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of the Cicero Avenue bridge over the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal on January 30, 1924. The MWRD treats wastewater from Chicago and 128 surrounding communities. Learn more: mwrd.org/education/to...

📣 Join us for the MWRD Monitoring and Research Seminar 🗓️ Friday, 9/26/25, 10:30 a.m. 🌊 "A History of Extreme Rain Events Impacting Chicago" 📲 mwrd.org/events/monitoring-and-research-seminar-19 #MWRD #Research #WastewaterTreatment #StormwaterManagement #CookCounty #Cicero #CiceroIL #Chicago

Join us at community events this weekend & throughout the week. 🌊 Check out MWRD.org/events for details. 🐐🐑 #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago #community #BuffaloGrove #ForestView

🌳 Join the Greater Chatham Initiative for a day of action to green our community and protect our homes and waterways! Volunteers will come together to plant 400 new trees and disconnect downspouts to help reduce flooding and improve local water quality. All are welcome!

Historical Photo of the Day: Repairs to a bridge over the North Shore Channel at Lincoln Avenue, looking to the northeast, on June 14, 1921. Learn how the #MWRD protects the water environment for Chicago and 128 suburban communities 📽⬇️ youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

Happy National Tradesmen Day! 🛠️ 🦺 The MWRD thanks our dedicated trades staff whose skills keep our facilities running and our communities protected. ⚒️ 🏗️ ⚙️ 🚜 🔩 🪜 ⛏️ 🌊 Explore career opportunities: MWRD.org/careers #NationalTradesmenDay #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago

📜 The #MWRD proudly celebrates #HispanicHeritageMonth, honoring the rich heritage and the invaluable contributions of Hispanic Americans to the United States, while also recognizing the many Latin American countries that celebrate their independence during this time. #LatinoHeritageMonth

Historical Photo of the Day: Excavation for the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in the mid-1890s in an area near Willow Springs, Illinois. Join our October 15 virtual tour to learn more ⬇️ mwrd.org/education/to...

📣 Review the latest invitations to bid on #MWRD contracts! Register as a vendor to provide goods and services to the MWRD and help protect our water environment ⬇️ mwrd.org/doing-busine...

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of a bridge at Piper Road (now Ridgeland Avenue) over the under-construction Cal-Sag Channel in Worth, Illinois, on July 24, 1917. Learn how the #MWRD protects the water environment for Chicago and 128 suburban communities 📽⬇️ youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

📣 We are preparing our Strategic Plan for 2026 through 2030. This plan will guide our efforts and reflect our mission, vision, strategic priorities and core values. ✍️ We invite you to complete a short survey to help us identify key priorities: www.surveymonkey.com/r/26ExtSvYy

Happy International Microorganism Day! 🔬🦠 🧫 The microorganisms we study play a huge role in protecting water quality and keeping our waterways healthy. ⚗️ 🌊 Learn how the #MWRD safeguards our water: buff.ly/HPWt0Tu #InternationalMicroorganismDay #CookCounty #RecoveringResources #TransformingWater

It’s Construction Appreciation Week! 🛠️ The MWRD salutes our ironworkers, bricklayers & carpenters who build, protect & strengthen our communities. 🌊 🧱 🏗️ 🪚 #ThanksForBuilding #ConstructionAppreciationWeek MWRD.org/careers

The #MWRD will hold its Board of Commissioners' meeting in person. 🗓️10:30am, Thursday, September 18, 2025 📍Main Office Building, 100 East Erie Street, #Chicago Public comments may be made during the Public Comment period. Closed captioned. Livestream: mwrd.legistar.com/calendar.aspx

📜 Today we proudly recognize Mexican Independence Day. MWRD honors the resilience, contributions, and cultural richness of the Mexican community in Chicagoland and beyond. 🇺🇸 🇲🇽 #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago #ElGrito #MexicanIndependenceDay #Mexico #community #comunidad

📷 Cal-Sag intercepting sewer construction near the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant on June 16, 1921. 🎉 Join our virtual tour tomorrow, Wednesday, September 17 at 10 a.m. to learn how the #MWRD cleans #wastewater for Chicago and 128 suburban communities. Register ⬇️ mwrd.org/education/to... 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

Today on National IT Professionals Day, we salute the dedicated teams who keep MWRD’s systems running, data secure, and services connected. Thank you for protecting our mission and our water environment. 💻 Learn more at MWRD.org. 🌊 #MWRD #CookCounty #NationalITProfessionalsDay #Chicago

🌊 #PollutionPreventionWeek reminds us that every action matters. For 40 years, efforts to reduce pollution have safeguarded our waterways. Together, we can continue building a cleaner, safer future. Learn more: mwrd.org/community-action. 🌎 #MWRD #CookCounty #RecoveringResources #TransformingWater

#Scouts from Troop 65640 visited the Harry “Bus” Yourell Off-Stream Aeration Pool in #WorthIL to learn how #SEPA stations improve water quality & aquatic life. Special thanks to #MWRD Vice President Patricia Flynn for inspiring the next generation of water stewards! #STEM buff.ly/Yh7F8PS

Historical Photo of the Day: Tanks and sluice gates inside the grit building during construction at the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant in Skokie on November 7, 1927. Learn how the #MWRD protects the water environment for Chicago and 128 suburban communities 📽⬇️ youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of the Crawford Avenue bridge over the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal on January 28, 1928. Join our September 17 virtual tour ⬇️ mwrd.org/education/to...

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of the pumping station conduit at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant on November 25, 1927. Request an in-person tour for your community or school group ⬇️ mwrd.org/education/to... 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

📣 ICYMI: Greening Underserved Schools while Preventing Floods in #Chicago 📰 ➡️ mwrd.org/news/greening-underserved-schools-while-preventing-floods-chicago-chase-canada #MWRD #SpaceToGrow #GreenInfrastructure @healthyschoolscampaign.org @chipubschools.bsky.social

Join us at community events this weekend and throughout the week. 🌊 Check out MWRD.org/events for details. #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago #MortonGrove #LaBaghWoods #Berwyn 🎥 🚓 mwrd.org/news/mwrd-cook-county-and-palos-hills-partners-unveil-cal-sag-bike-and-walking-path-connecting-visitors-waterways

📣 We are accepting applications for “Grant Administrator” until September 26, 2025. Apply to join a leading organization committed to protecting the environment in #CookCounty ⬇️ jobapscloud.com/mwrd/ ➡️ Learn more about #MWRD #careers: mwrd.org/what-we-do/m...

📷 The main pump room inside the 95th Street Pumping Station located on Baltimore Avenue south of 95th Street in Chicago on January 26, 1925. 🎉 Join our virtual tour on September 17 at 10 a.m. to learn how the #MWRD cleans #wastewater for Chicago and 128 suburbs ⬇️ mwrd.org/education/to...

On #PatriotDay, we pause to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and remember the first responders and all who acted with courage. The MWRD remembers their sacrifice and the resilience that continues to unite us. 🇺🇸 #MWRD #CookCounty #Illinois #USA

Historical Photo of the Day: Cofferdam construction for the bypass channel between Van Buren and Adams Streets along the South Branch of the Chicago River on August 17, 1899. Join our September 17 virtual tour ⬇️ mwrd.org/education/to...

Join us in celebrating the 125th anniversary of the #Chicago Sanitary & Ship Canal and help choose the final selection of potential new names for the waterway. ➡️ boldpastbrightfuture.org 🗓️ 11 a.m. Friday, October 24 📍3150 S. Western Avenue 🌊 buff.ly/26az96g

📣 Review the latest invitations to bid on #MWRD contracts! Register as a vendor to provide goods and services to the MWRD and help protect our water environment ⬇️ mwrd.org/doing-busine...

📷 Construction of a section of intercepting sewer in an unknown location on February 14, 1928. 🎉 Join our virtual tour on Wednesday, September 17, at 10 a.m. to learn how the #MWRD protects the water environment for Chicago and 128 suburban communities. Register ⬇️ mwrd.org/education/to... 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of the Lockport Controlling Works in 1899, which at the time, was the original terminus for the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. Learn more ⬇️⚓🐢 mwrd.org/what-we-do/r...

Rowers slice through the still water of the North Shore Channel in Skokie, Illinois. The #MWRD has been improving the environment and protecting public health since it was formed as the Sanitary District of Chicago in 1889 ⬇️ mwrd.org/what-we-do/h...

Historical Photo of the Day: A view to the south from the Belmont Avenue bridge showing a view of boats and a shipyard on the North Branch of the Chicago River on May 27, 1920. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel 📽⬇️ youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

🌳 Today is the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies! ☀️ 🪴Planting native oaks helps filter our air, protect water, & restore our canopy. Get your free sapling: mwrd.org/community-action/native-landscaping/restore-canopy #MWRD #CleanAirBlueSkies #CookCounty #OakTrees

Historical Photo of the Day: Testing a new crane to be used for hauling coal at the MWRD's 39th Street Pumping Station on July 19, 1921. Learn about the work of the #MWRD on our YouTube channel 📽⬇️ youtu.be/__yXMrBYek4 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞

Historical Photo of the Day: A view of Grove Street and Cermak Road in Chicago, taken to document relative elevation of the street surface during work on the Southwest Intercepting Sewer on May 26, 1939. Learn more on our next virtual tour on September 17: mwrd.org/education/to...

Historical Photo of the Day: The east approach for a bridge at 18th Street over the South Branch of the Chicago River on June 10, 1904. The MWRD has been improving the environment and protecting public health since it was formed as the Sanitary District of Chicago in 1889 ⬇️ mwrd.org/what-we-do/h...

Join us at community events this weekend and throughout the week. 🌊 Check out MWRD.org/events for details. 🐐🐑 🦋 Migrating Monarch Celebration Sunday, September 7, 2025 12:00pm - 3:00pm 8030 Chicago Ave., River Forest #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago #RiverForest #community #monarch #butterfly

📷 A view of the 8-track rail bridge over the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal near Western Avenue on June 30, 1910. The MWRD built the bridge, which is four separate spans with two rail tracks each, between 1908 and 1910. 📣 Join our virtual tour on Wednesday, September 17 ⬇️ mwrd.org/education/to...

📣 Review the latest invitations to bid on #MWRD contracts! Register as a vendor to provide goods and services to the MWRD and help protect our water environment ⬇️ mwrd.org/doing-busine...

🌊 A project in #Markham transformed alleys into permeable surfaces designed to better manage stormwater, reduce flooding & enhance neighborhood resilience. 🌲 The #MWRD is now accepting applications for its #GreenInfrastructure Partnership Program. mwrd.org/news/mwrd-ci... #CookCounty

Historical Photo of the Day: Construction of the Pump and Blower building at North Side Sewage Treatment Works, now named O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant (WRP), on September 21, 1926. Request an in-person tour for your community or school group ⬇️ mwrd.org/education/to... 🏗💧💩🧪🧫🔬🌊🌞