Learn how States Used their Water Infrastructure Funding from the Stimulus

American Rivers will host a webcast on December 15th

December 11, 2009

Washington - Join American Rivers on December 15th from 2:30 – 3:30 for a webcast to learn how the Chesapeake Bay states used their required (20%) portion of water infrastructure funding from the stimulus for green infrastructure and water efficiency. Katherine Baer, senior director of clean water for American Rivers, will highlight example projects as well as some of the barriers that were discovered.

American Rivers helped secure this "green" funding that is now being used throughout the country.  For example, the town of Edmonston, Maryland employed 40 people on a project to create a green street by adding trees and rain gardens and using permeable pavement.  These changes will help reduce local flooding and pollution by allowing natural processes to work in an urban area.

There continues to be opportunities for these kinds of projects as the new federal budget again requires that states spend 20% of their money on these smart investments, providing almost $700 million for green infrastructure and water and energy efficiency nationwide.

To join the Web Conference visit:  http://www.quickconnected.com/web/index.html and use Entry Code: 5828.

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American Rivers is the leading conservation organization fighting for healthy rivers so communities can thrive. American Rivers protects and restores America's rivers for the benefit of people, wildlife and nature. Founded in 1973, American Rivers has more than 65,000 members and supporters, with offices in Washington, DC and nationwide.