The Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Conodoguinet Creek Watershed Association are sponsoring a series of three stormwater workshops on March 20, 27 and April 3 in Cumberland County.

The workshops deal with the issue of “Urban Stormwater,” one of the fastest growing sources of water pollution in Southcentral Pennsylvania. They will be held on--

· March 20-- Provides an overview of stormwater issues;

· March 27--Discusses Pennsylvania state stormwater requirements; and

· April 3-- Empowers participants to act on behalf of their watershed by using state and federal tools.

These sessions are open to watershed association members, community groups, and municipal officials in the Southcentral area and will be held at the Cumberland Valley High School, classroom #200 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

CBF supports the efforts of local watershed groups and encourages them to become advocates for restoration of the watersheds and stream ecologies in their communities. These efforts are critical to ensuring that the water quality and habitat of streams, which ultimately drain to the Chesapeake Bay, remain as healthy as possible.

Those interested in participating should contact Don Seiple, CCWA board member, by March 16 at 717-766-4806 or by email to: dseiple12@verizon.net to reserve space at the workshops, and for directions.

3/10/2006