10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania and Alvernia University will hold a Clean, Green And Safe: Creating Healthy Communities Program on December 18 at the McGlinn Conference Center at Alvernia in Reading, Berks County.

Urban areas across Pennsylvania are struggling to address state and federal requirements to eliminate combined stormwater and sewer systems and to reduce stormwater runoff and the pollution that it causes. 

Some communities, rather than constructing expensive and expansive underground systems, have chosen alternative methods, which have not only helped deal with their stormwater issues, but make their communities more attractive and safe. 

For example, Philadelphia plans to reduce stormwater runoff by nearly 85 percent through its "Green City, Clean Waters" initiative.

Lancaster's efforts will divert more than 750 million gallons of stormwater through a coordinated effort that improves local streetscapes, parks, parking lots and alleys. 

These projects, and efforts in other communities, have not only tackled this important environmental issue, but they have helped make these cities a more attractive place to live and work.

As Reading works to create a more vibrant and safe community, while addressing this stormwater issue, learning from the experience in other communities can be invaluable.

This "Safe, Green and Clean" panel discussion will highlight some of these efforts. Featured speakers include:

-- Charlotte Katzenmoyer, The Director of Public Works for the City of Lancaster

-- Joanne Dahme, General Manager for Public Affairs at the Philadelphia Water Department

-- Brian Marengo, Vice President of CH2M, a Global Consulting Firm.

-- Jack Machek, President and CEO of 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania

The program is hosted by The Berks Alliance.

Click Here for all the details and to register.

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[Posted: Dec. 13, 2017]

12/18/2017