Soaking Up the Rain at K-12 Schools:
Making Connections with Teachers, Students and the
Community on Green Infrastructure
MEES Conference
March 8, 2017
Speakers:
• Myra Schwartz, U.S. EPA, Region I (Moderator)
• Kate England, Boston Water & Sewer
• Stacey Billings Chilcoat, Nashua River Watershed
Association
• Peter Hinrichs, Learning Prep School, Newton, MA
Create a stormwater brand
Support and promote local
efforts
Raise awareness/encourage
action
Connect to resources and tools
Showcase projects
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Webinars
• Events
• Training
• Collaborations
• Workshops
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Sharing stories
Soak Up the Rain New England Webinars
Future planned webinars:
Earth Day in Schools: April
12th
Gardeners to the Rescue:
May 24th
Back to School: GI
Curriculum Development
(K-12): Sept. 28th
www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-series
News & Updates
Stormwater Benefits of Urban Trees
Boston Living Roof Bus Shelter Initiative
Workshops/Training
Rain garden installation
Hartford, CT
Boston Flower & Garden Show
Website
•Contact Information
• Myra Schwartz, U.S. EPA, Region I,
[email protected]
• Kate England, Boston Water & Sewer,
[email protected]
• Stacey Billings Chilcoat, Nashua River Watershed
Association [email protected]
• Peter Hinrichs, Learning Prep School, Newton, MA,
[email protected]