S.O.S. DE Sea Level Rise Awareness Week: September 14th - 22nd

Delaware Sierra Club writes ~ At Saturday morning's #tree planting as part of #SOSDelaware SLRWeek 2013 we'll plant 350 trees covering approx. 3 acres in Townsend#Wildlife Area!

 Wednesday night at the Delaware Center for Horticulture ~

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  SOS Delaware Event: Green Infrastructure Solutions for Delaware - Wednesday, September 18 at 7:00pm

  As urban areas cover the land with roads and buildings, the vital services provided by our natural environment begin to fail. Stormwater flushes pollution into our rivers instead of soaking into the ground. Our cities heat up causing an increase in energy costs and adding to climate change. Without sufficient trees and gardens the quality of our air and water declines along with our quality of life.
  
  The good news is that urban solutions are possible and Delaware is home to many state-of-the-art green infrastructure installations. Are you curious about green roofs, rain gardens or tree trenches? Attend this presentation by Gary Schwetz at the Delaware Center for Horticulture to learn about a variety of green infrastructure techniques and places where you can see examples of these best management practices at work in New Castle County. Light refreshments will be provided.
  
  This FREE event is being co-sponsored by our chapter, The Delaware Center for Horticulture and The Clean Air Council as a part of the official Delaware Sea Level Rise Awareness Week. Visit SOSDelaware.org Delaware to learn more, and get on board!
  
  When: Wednesday, Sept 18, 7:00 – 8:30 PM
  Where: Delaware Center for Horticulture
  1810 North Dupont St, Wilmington, DE 19806
  Directions at http://www.thedch.org/our-facilities/map-directions

  
  And from the Chesapeake Bay Trust ~ 
  
  

  Around the Bay

  Chesapeake Bay Photography Exhibit Highlights Sea Level Rise

  Interested in what effect sea level rise could have on the land surrounding the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams? A new exhibit, "Chesapeake Bay - Endangered Landscape” will premier at the Delaplaine Art and Education Center in Frederick, MD during October and November. Photographs of waterfront parks, towns and communities will be highlighted in order to draw attention to what the Chesapeake Bay watershed stands to loose if sea levels continue to rise. You can preview some of the featured artwork here. 

   

  New Water Reporter App Helps You Report Pollution

  Notice a spill or overflow in your stream or river? Now you can report it right from your phone! The new Water Reporter App is a Bay-wide tool that will notify your local Riverkeeper of any pollution sightings in your area. You can even add a photo showing the pollution you have seen! Want to let people know about a community or stream clean up in your area? You can report that on the app as well. The app is currently available to iPhone users through the iTunes store.

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