MWRD President Kari K. Steele is hosting a Town Hall Community Meeting on MWRD water systems and community services. The Office of the President, MWRD Commissioners and staff provides community services year-round. The purpose to the Town Hall Community Meeting is to be diligent, consistent, and accessible to the community, provide facts about the services provided exclusively by the MWRD, and share resources that aid in protecting the quality of the water supply (Lake Michigan) and improve the quality of water in MWRD’s 883.5 Cook County service area.
The Town Hall meeting will include speakers from various MWRD Departments, MWRD literature on Understanding Your Sewers, MWRD Reservoirs and Deep Tunnel Systems, NO WIPES DOWN PIPES, Rain Barrel raffle, Where Does the Water Go (when it rains and leaves your home or business), MWRD Career Opportunities, Internship Program, Understanding the Difference Between MWRD and the Chicago Department of Water Management, Overflow Action Days (OAD) and MWRD New OAD Text Alerts, Stormwater Management Programs, Community Partnership Opportunities and much more! This event is FREE and Open to the Public. NO RSVP required. Sunday, August 27 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.Trinity United Church of Christ 400 W. 95th StreetChicago, IL 60628
Dr. Mila Marshall is an environmental professional and journalist with a passion for advancing sustainability in all sectors. Her passion is directed towards urban food systems in segregated cities.