MWRD Commissioner Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda
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Official Government Account of Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
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If it's bitterly cold, lower than 15 degrees, salt won't work. You'll need to switch to sand.
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
If it's bitterly cold, lower than 15 degrees, salt won't work. You'll need to switch to sand.
So, sweep up any excess to keep it out of our waterways!
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
So, sweep up any excess to keep it out of our waterways!
More salt does not equal more melting...it just means there's more salt to deal with.
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
More salt does not equal more melting...it just means there's more salt to deal with.
If the salt is clumpy, spread it out evenly so it covers more ground.
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
If the salt is clumpy, spread it out evenly so it covers more ground.
First, shovel and clear away snow and ice. Don't just pour salt on it.
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
First, shovel and clear away snow and ice. Don't just pour salt on it.
Now that the weather is wintery...I want to remind you to go easy on the salt! These five small tips will help you make the most of that salt all season long, and keep the excess out of the waterway.
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Now that the weather is wintery...I want to remind you to go easy on the salt! These five small tips will help you make the most of that salt all season long, and keep the excess out of the waterway.
A while back, I participated in an interview for Chicago Health Online, to help de-mystify the way the MWRD manages our waterways, and the effects of climate change on our work, as well as public health. It's still timely, and I encourage you to give it a review!
December 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
A while back, I participated in an interview for Chicago Health Online, to help de-mystify the way the MWRD manages our waterways, and the effects of climate change on our work, as well as public health. It's still timely, and I encourage you to give it a review!
🎄Tis' the season! Hosting a big meal? Midnight countdown? Prepping for holiday visitors?
💧These #WaterConservationTips can help you conserve water during the holidays!
🗓️ More tips to come throughout the month.
💧These #WaterConservationTips can help you conserve water during the holidays!
🗓️ More tips to come throughout the month.
December 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🎄Tis' the season! Hosting a big meal? Midnight countdown? Prepping for holiday visitors?
💧These #WaterConservationTips can help you conserve water during the holidays!
🗓️ More tips to come throughout the month.
💧These #WaterConservationTips can help you conserve water during the holidays!
🗓️ More tips to come throughout the month.
Have you checked out our virtual tour of the Deep Tunnel yet? Recently, MWRD was recognized for this engineering marvel by the Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG) as the Outstanding Environmental and Engineering Geologic Project for 2025. Register for the Dec 9 virtual tour to discover why!
December 3, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Have you checked out our virtual tour of the Deep Tunnel yet? Recently, MWRD was recognized for this engineering marvel by the Association of Engineering Geologists (AEG) as the Outstanding Environmental and Engineering Geologic Project for 2025. Register for the Dec 9 virtual tour to discover why!
Did you know that milkweed plants can be a big help when it comes to absorbing rainwater? I'm chatting with Broadview mayor, Katrina Thompson, about how these plants can help residents in the area keep the rainwater from seeping into their homes.
November 26, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Did you know that milkweed plants can be a big help when it comes to absorbing rainwater? I'm chatting with Broadview mayor, Katrina Thompson, about how these plants can help residents in the area keep the rainwater from seeping into their homes.
When Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson calls for milkweed seeds, I deliver! Check out our chat on the importance of planting the seeds THIS fall. 🎥 Don’t miss our full conversation with Mayor Thompson—link in the comments!
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson calls for milkweed seeds, I deliver! Check out our chat on the importance of planting the seeds THIS fall. 🎥 Don’t miss our full conversation with Mayor Thompson—link in the comments!
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson is a true environmental champion. With fall planting season in full swing, she reached out for milkweed seeds to help residents support monarch butterflies—and we’ve stocked the municipal center while supplies last!
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson is a true environmental champion. With fall planting season in full swing, she reached out for milkweed seeds to help residents support monarch butterflies—and we’ve stocked the municipal center while supplies last!
Last Thursday, your MWRD commissioners passed the following resolutions during the board meeting. We recognized Leo Catholic High School for its incredible choir's recent appearance on the hit television show "America's Got Talent," and acknowledged the accomplishments of our retiring staffers.
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Last Thursday, your MWRD commissioners passed the following resolutions during the board meeting. We recognized Leo Catholic High School for its incredible choir's recent appearance on the hit television show "America's Got Talent," and acknowledged the accomplishments of our retiring staffers.
Today is National GIS Day! Geographic Information Systems (GIS) refers to mapping tools that visualize data. These tools have helped researchers, planners, and community members worldwide in sustainability and environmental efforts.
Our own GIS portal can be viewed here: geohub.mwrd.org
Our own GIS portal can be viewed here: geohub.mwrd.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Today is National GIS Day! Geographic Information Systems (GIS) refers to mapping tools that visualize data. These tools have helped researchers, planners, and community members worldwide in sustainability and environmental efforts.
Our own GIS portal can be viewed here: geohub.mwrd.org
Our own GIS portal can be viewed here: geohub.mwrd.org
Introducing Fight the Flood Community Action Pop-Up!
Austin community, please join me on Monday at 6pm, at the Chicago Public Library, Austin Branch, for an interactive event focused on flood mitigation. #floodmitigation #fighttheflood
Austin community, please join me on Monday at 6pm, at the Chicago Public Library, Austin Branch, for an interactive event focused on flood mitigation. #floodmitigation #fighttheflood
November 12, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Introducing Fight the Flood Community Action Pop-Up!
Austin community, please join me on Monday at 6pm, at the Chicago Public Library, Austin Branch, for an interactive event focused on flood mitigation. #floodmitigation #fighttheflood
Austin community, please join me on Monday at 6pm, at the Chicago Public Library, Austin Branch, for an interactive event focused on flood mitigation. #floodmitigation #fighttheflood
During this #NationalRecyclingWeek, we are reminded of the importance of recycling and how we can work toward a more sustainable future.
Here at the District, we work to positively impact our environment through our:
♻️ Resource Recovery Program
♻️ Medication Disposal Program
♻️ Rain Barrel Program
Here at the District, we work to positively impact our environment through our:
♻️ Resource Recovery Program
♻️ Medication Disposal Program
♻️ Rain Barrel Program
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
During this #NationalRecyclingWeek, we are reminded of the importance of recycling and how we can work toward a more sustainable future.
Here at the District, we work to positively impact our environment through our:
♻️ Resource Recovery Program
♻️ Medication Disposal Program
♻️ Rain Barrel Program
Here at the District, we work to positively impact our environment through our:
♻️ Resource Recovery Program
♻️ Medication Disposal Program
♻️ Rain Barrel Program
Today, I am uplifting Native American Heritage Month. Chicago is the traditional homeland of the Council of the Three Fires: The Odawa, Ojibwe and Potawatomi Nations, as well as many other tribes, such as Miami, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Sac and Fox.
November 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Today, I am uplifting Native American Heritage Month. Chicago is the traditional homeland of the Council of the Three Fires: The Odawa, Ojibwe and Potawatomi Nations, as well as many other tribes, such as Miami, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Sac and Fox.
Wishing you a Diwali filled with love, light, and laughter!
October 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Wishing you a Diwali filled with love, light, and laughter!
Today, I am celebrating and uplifting Indigenous Peoples' Day.
October 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Today, I am celebrating and uplifting Indigenous Peoples' Day.
The MWRD will hold its Board of Commissioners meeting in person at 10:30 on Thurs, Oct 2. Public comment may be made at the main office, 100 E Erie St, during the Public Comment period.
Unable to attend meetings in-person? View the live stream: mwrd.legistar.com/calendar.aspx.
Unable to attend meetings in-person? View the live stream: mwrd.legistar.com/calendar.aspx.
October 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The MWRD will hold its Board of Commissioners meeting in person at 10:30 on Thurs, Oct 2. Public comment may be made at the main office, 100 E Erie St, during the Public Comment period.
Unable to attend meetings in-person? View the live stream: mwrd.legistar.com/calendar.aspx.
Unable to attend meetings in-person? View the live stream: mwrd.legistar.com/calendar.aspx.
Welcome to Chicago, WEFTEC! The Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference is the largest annual water quality exhibition in North America & offers water quality professionals the best water quality education and training available. I'm excited to participate again this year.
September 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Welcome to Chicago, WEFTEC! The Water Environment Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference is the largest annual water quality exhibition in North America & offers water quality professionals the best water quality education and training available. I'm excited to participate again this year.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, it's only fitting to recognize our state insect and *the icon* in my culture. Today, I wish to share again my op-ed from the Sun-Times, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts and policy advocacy in my role as an MWRD commissioner.
September 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
During Hispanic Heritage Month, it's only fitting to recognize our state insect and *the icon* in my culture. Today, I wish to share again my op-ed from the Sun-Times, highlighting the importance of conservation efforts and policy advocacy in my role as an MWRD commissioner.
A pumpkin spiced PSA for y'all on the first day of fall: LEAVE YOUR LEAVES! Leaves create a natural mulch that helps to suppress weeds while fertilizing the soil as it breaks down. They also serve as a habitat for wildlife including lizards, birds, turtles, frogs & insects.
September 22, 2025 at 3:12 PM
A pumpkin spiced PSA for y'all on the first day of fall: LEAVE YOUR LEAVES! Leaves create a natural mulch that helps to suppress weeds while fertilizing the soil as it breaks down. They also serve as a habitat for wildlife including lizards, birds, turtles, frogs & insects.
My upcoming North Shore Environmental Town Hall will take place this Wednesday! Lucy Mellen, Sustainability Director for the Village of Wilmette and a McKinney Climate Fellow, will offer so much perspective on how climate change will influence planning across the MWRD.
September 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
My upcoming North Shore Environmental Town Hall will take place this Wednesday! Lucy Mellen, Sustainability Director for the Village of Wilmette and a McKinney Climate Fellow, will offer so much perspective on how climate change will influence planning across the MWRD.
My upcoming North Shore Environmental Town Hall will take place this Wednesday! Lucy Mellen, the Sustainability Director for the Village of Wilmette and a McKinney Climate Fellow, will offer so much perspective on how climate change will influence planning across the MWRD.
September 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
My upcoming North Shore Environmental Town Hall will take place this Wednesday! Lucy Mellen, the Sustainability Director for the Village of Wilmette and a McKinney Climate Fellow, will offer so much perspective on how climate change will influence planning across the MWRD.