Green Valleys Watershed Association will host a workshop about protecting and preserving community freshwater resources for up to 50 participants at The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs, 1685 Art School Road, Chester Springs in Chester County on December 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The workshop, titled “Planning Strategies and Tools that Preserve and Enhance Community Freshwater Resources,” is designed for Pennsylvania municipality staff, council and  committee members, and consultants and all individuals who are concerned about their community’s freshwater are welcome to attend.

Participants will hear from 10 representatives of regulatory agencies, planners, designers, and conservation organizations about techniques, strategies, and resources for preserving and protecting a community’s water resources.

Presenters will include the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Chester County Water Resources Authority, Chester County Conservation District, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Theurkauf Design & Planning, Natural Lands, PA Horticultural Society, and Land Ethics, LLC.

The workshop will include panel discussions and Q&A opportunities.

Continuing education credits are available for registered landscape architects through the American Society of Landscape Architects.

The workshop is sponsored by The William Penn Foundation and Green Valleys Watershed Association.

The cost of the workshop is $10, with an additional $25 CEU processing fee. Online registration and workshop details are all available at the workshop webpage and agenda are forthcoming.

Questions may be directed to Kelsey Stanton by sending email to: Kelsey@greenvalleys.org  or call 610-469-4900.

For more information on programs, initiatives and other upcoming events, visit the Green Valleys Watershed Association website.

[Posted: Oct. 31, 2017]

11/6/2017