PITTSBURGH (100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA) The Pennsylvania Resource Council (PRC) has launched a watershed education initiative in western Pennsylvania that has the potential to remove nearly 3 million gallons of water annually from the stormwater system.
“Many sources of pollution start in our own backyards, so PRC’s instruction addresses common sources such as lawn and garden care, car care, pet care, household chemical disposal and litter,” according to PRC Deputy Director Sarah Alessio Shea. “We are excited to promote water conservation and stormwater management practices in PA American Water service areas.”
Continuing their strong sustainability efforts in Western Pennsylvania, this initiative would help support the PRC's commitment to making the Pittsburgh region a greener and more earth-friendly place. To further convince the local residents to participate in this most recent initiative and continue to support future initiatives, the PRC is offering a $10 discount to workshop participants to encourage responsible disposal of household chemicals by attending a PRC collection event. Throughout the year, PRC will host eight such collections.
“If 100 homes with a 1000-square-foot base install these rain barrels, nearly three million gallons of water will be removed from the stormwater system annually, resulting in reduced flooding, reduced polluted runoff, and increased groundwater recharge,” says Sarah Alessio Shea.
For information about watershed protection, visit https://prc.org/learn-act/watersheds-rain-barrels-rain-gardens/.