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INVESTMENTS IN WATER INNOVATION WEEK

MONDAY JPMorgan Chase & Co., Water Council Press Conference August 25 8:30 AM Global Water Center – Meeusen Confluence Gallery 247 W. Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, WI 53204 Open to the public – No RSVP required  The Water Council and JPMorgan … Continue reading

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Soil and Water Conservation Society Annual Conference

From the Great Lakes to the coast, our use of the land impacts major bodies of water. Whether it be the large freshwater lakes of the United States and Canada, the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean; or the other lakes, seas, … Continue reading

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David St. Pierre lunch

David St. Pierre is the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. He will speak at this lunch event, which will be preceded by a reception. Reservations required.

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Watershed Management Ordinance Training

The Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO) establishes uniform, minimum, countywide stormwater management regulations throughout Cook County. Components which are regulated under the WMO include drainage and detention, volume control, floodplain management, isolated wetland protection, riparian environment protection, and soil erosion and … Continue reading

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Watershed Management Ordinance Training

The Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO) establishes uniform, minimum, countywide stormwater management regulations throughout Cook County. Components which are regulated under the WMO include drainage and detention, volume control, floodplain management, isolated wetland protection, riparian environment protection, and soil erosion and … Continue reading

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Watershed Management Ordinance Training

The Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO) establishes uniform, minimum, countywide stormwater management regulations throughout Cook County. Components which are regulated under the WMO include drainage and detention, volume control, floodplain management, isolated wetland protection, riparian environment protection, and soil erosion and … Continue reading

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Watershed Management Ordinance Training

The Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO) establishes uniform, minimum, countywide stormwater management regulations throughout Cook County. Components which are regulated under the WMO include drainage and detention, volume control, floodplain management, isolated wetland protection, riparian environment protection, and soil erosion and … Continue reading

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Sustainable Site Development – A Watershed Approach to Green Infrastructure

“Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink!” is the opening to this dynamic presentation focusing on solutions to Chicago’s stormwater problem. “Stormwater is the leading cause of water pollution in America,” continues Tom Barrett, the presenter and owner … Continue reading

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Watershed Management Ordinance Training

The Watershed Management Ordinance (WMO) establishes uniform, minimum, countywide stormwater management regulations throughout Cook County. Components which are regulated under the WMO include drainage and detention, volume control, floodplain management, isolated wetland protection, riparian environment protection, and soil erosion and … Continue reading

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DuPage County River Sweep

The annual DuPage County River Sweep is a county-wide self-coordinated stream cleanup and restoration event which has been held each spring for over 20 years.  The purpose of the river sweep is to encourage volunteers to help “sweep our rivers … Continue reading

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