Natural Solutions for Stormwater Problems
The Duwamish River Clean-up Coalition and the EOS Alliance present this free seminar.
Residents of Seattle are no strangers to rain…or the problems of flooded streets. In addition to being a nuisance, Seattle’s stormwater run-off impairs public safety, parking and vehicle mobility, traffic flow, and ultiamtely the natural environment. Our Seattle community needs a cost-effective and healthy method to deal with stormwater run-off. One solution is natural drainage, low impact development, or other green infrastructure improvements.
Join DRCC and EOS Alliance in Georgetown for a panel discussion and informational forum focusing on natural drainage in the Seattle area. A panel with members of the government, scientific community, and private sector will offer their perspective on the problem as well as opportunities, and answer questions from the community. Following the panel, there will be a breakout session to give attendees a chance to work in groups to discuss stormwater issues that they are facing. Bring pictures/information showing examples of stormwater problems in your neighborhood!
Panel Members Are:
- Amalia Leighton, PE, SVR Design Company
- John Phillips, Water Quality Planner, King County Wastewater
- Bob Spencer, Drainage and Wastewater Planner, Seattle Public Utilities
- Jennifer Carlson, Haven Illustrated LLC
RSVP to bkantner@eosalliance.org, re: “Green Forum” by March 5th
Refreshments and snacks will be served at 5:30 pm. The forum will start at 6:00 pm with a short introduction to stormwater issues, low impact development, and a local bioswale success story, followed by a panel discussion and Q & A. A breakout session will then lead into a discussion of participants’ stormwater concerns and concluding remarks.
For more information please email Ben Kantner at EOS Alliance at bkantner@eosalliance.org or call 206-762-2553.
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