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DuPage County Completes Drainage Improvement Project
 The contractor installs new concrete curb to complete the Country Club Highlands Drainage Improvement Project.
Under its Unincorporated Residential Drainage Program, DuPage County Stormwater Management (SWM) recently completed a drainage improvement project in Country Club Highlands in Unincorporated Elmhurst. To alleviate chronic flooding in the area, construction crews installed new storm sewer and associated inlets with increased capacity for stormwater. The project is also the first of SWM's projects completed using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding. SWM was allocated approximately $22 million in ARPA funds to use for stormwater projects at the county, municipal and township levels.
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[Video] Residents Encouraged to "Salt Smart"
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DuPage County residents are encouraged to reduce the use of deicing salt this winter to decrease chloride concentrations in the County’s waterways. Road salts, which are harmful to aquatic life, are carried into storm drains and streams via stormwater runoff. Residents can follow a few simple steps to reduce road salts. |
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SWM Extends Proposal Deadline
 SWM is seeking presentation proposals that relate to the quality of local freshwater resources for its Water Quality Lunch ‘N Learns, which are held virtually each month. Local practitioners, business, organizations and others are welcome to submit proposals. SWM has extended its deadline for those interested in submitting presentation proposals to January 6, 2023.
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SWM Accepting Grant Applications
SWM is currently accepting grant proposals for projects aimed at improving the quality of the County’s streams and rivers. In its 24th year, the Water Quality Improvement Program grant awards 25% of funding for projects exhibiting a regional water quality benefit, such as green infrastructure, restoration and native plantings. The application deadline is January 6, 2023.
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SWM staff recently presented at the American Society of Civil Engineers' Environmental & Water Resources Institute - Chicago Chapter's "Chicagoland Permitting Workshop." Staff presented on DuPage County's regulatory processes, specifically concerning stormwater and wetlands. The conference hosted nearly 100 attendees, primarily engineering professionals from state and local units of government, engineering firms and other professional agencies.
 SWM staff presenting at conference.
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2023 Virtual DuPage Environmental Summit
Thursday, January 19, 2023, 8:30 A.M. - Noon
Hosted by The Conservation Foundation, the topic for this year's annual DuPage Environmental Summit is "Electrifying DuPage County." Speakers will provide a deep dive into electric vehicles, batteries and other storage, solar and renewable energy programs, home electric tools and yard equipment. The summit is open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged.
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Stormwater Management Planning Committee
Deborah A. Conroy, Chair | Jim Zay, Committee Chair
David Brummel | Dawn DeSart | Grant Eckhoff
Paula Deacon Garcia | Paul Hinterlong
Brian Krajewski | Steve Nero | Chester Pojack
Nunzio Pulice | Sam Tornatore | Asif Yusuf
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