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HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- PENNVEST and the City of Lancaster have finalized an agreement allowing for the investment of $7 million to finance green infrastructure projects at sites throughout the city. "We are proud to be part of Lancaster's effort to reduce storm water run-off with these innovative approaches that will save the city a considerable amount of money. We look forward to working with other communities across the Commonwealth to achieve...
PHOENIX, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA ) now offers four levels of rainwater catchment education with three levels of professional recognitions. ARCSA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was founded in 1994 to promote rainwater catchment systems in the United States. ARCSA strives to offers a full spectrum of rainwater harvesting workshops and professional training to meet the needs of rainwater...
In a world of changing weather and rainfall patterns, engineers face challenges when designing stormwater management systems. A Kansas State University team is researching how climate change is affecting rainfall and weather patterns throughout Kansas to help with future adaptation and mitigation strategies. The research team, led by Stacy Hutchinson, associate professor of biological and agricultural engineering, is updating rainfall distribution data to ensure current stormwater...
CLEVELAND, April 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kurtz Bros., Inc., a Cleveland-based company that prides itself on its commitment to the environment, will have a large, lavish landscaped display featuring the benefits of composting, rain gardens and other innovative gardening techniques at EarthFest 2012. The display will be located near the new and innovative Hoop House located in the Zoo Welcome Plaza. In partnership with Earth Day Coalition (NEORSC, Cleveland Crops and Tunnel Vision...
ST. LOUIS, March 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new East Academic Building at Webster University is a testament to the institution's dedication to practicing and teaching responsible environmental citizenship. The building was designed to meet the standards for LEED silver certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). This internationally recognized certification provides third-party verification of a building's design for energy savings, water...
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the last two years, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has invested $1.1 million in projects around Lancaster County that take a comprehensive approach to dealing with issues related to urban/suburban runoff. Three innovative projects in the area tackle different aspects of the stormwater runoff issue - on-the-ground infrastructure, planning and assessment and community engagement - and, when combined, represent a...
ROYERSFORD, Pa., Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today announced an investment of $31.5 million for 218 conservation and recreation projects designed to protect natural resources and revitalize communities across the state. "The health and vitality of our communities is reflected in the quality of their parks and trails, access to rivers, open spaces and opportunities to be active outdoors," Gov. Corbett said. "Through these grants, we're able to fund...
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- As the growing importance of storm water management is underscored by recent flooding throughout the northeast United States, Subaru of America announces the installation of two rain gardens, the first of which will be installed on October 13 at the company's headquarters in Cherry Hill, and the second one later this fall at the company's Pennsauken, NJ office. These two rain gardens will help reduce runoff, including nutrients and...
FAIRFAX, Va., July 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Virginia Conservation Network and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) hosted a public forum in Northern Virginia focused on the critical role that organizations and individuals play in protecting and conserving the region's water resources, including the Chesapeake Bay and its headwaters. The forum, held at George Mason University in Fairfax, Va., convened a cross-section of more than 90 community leaders, government officials,...
BOOTHBAY, Maine, July 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens asked everyone to wear green to the grand opening of Maine's greenest public building, the Bosarge Family Education Center. Festivities on Friday, July 15, included free admission to the Center and activities for all ages. Tours and programs continue all weekend. The Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) structure is expected to generate as much or more energy than it consumes, achieving...
