The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay (The Alliance) and the District Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) are offering a free, one-day training for contractors, organizations, and individuals interested in installing rain barrels for RiverSmart Homes. The training will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. (In the event of inclement weather, the rain date for the field session is Thursday, June 15th). Who is eligible to…
The next free rain garden training for local landscape contractors interested in becoming a participating contractor for the RiverSmart Homes Program will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. (In the event of inclement weather, the rain date for the field session is Thursday, June 8th). Who is eligible to attend? Everyone. You do not need previous experience in rain garden installations to attend,…
PROJECT OVERVIEW/BACKGROUND: In Washington, DC, stormwater runoff is a major source of pollution to the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers, and Rock Creek, and causes flooding that negatively affects local residents and businesses. DC also is ranked as one of the top five urban areas on the US East and Gulf Coasts where increased flooding is…