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Climate Milestone: Earth’s CO2 Level Passes 400 ppm
Robert Kunzig, National Geographic News, Published May 9, 2013
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A Scientist's View of Water Quality in Winchester's Ponds, Lakes and Rivers April 24, 7pm, Winchester Public Library Presentation by Mystic River Water Shed Association's scientist Katerina Sukola
See Sustainable Arlington events calendar listing for details. Rain Gardens Are Coming! PLANTING DATES ANNOUNCED, VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
In May, the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) and the Town of Arlington will install two rain gardens, one at Hurd Field (near Trader Joe’s) and one at the Hardy Elementary School (Lake St., East Arlington). Community involvement is needed to complete this project. Hardy School Rain Garden Planting Date Sat., May 4, 10--1 or until done. Hurd Field Rain Garden Planting Date Sat., May 11, 10--1 or until done. Register at www.mysticriver.org/rain-gardens Stormwater Awareness Series: Permeable Pavers April 9th, 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Selectmen's Hearing Room, Town Hall The Arlington Engineering Division continues to host the public Stormwater Awareness Series designed to educate residents and businesses on Stormwater and the environment. Stormwater professionals will make presentations, followed by question and answer sessions, for the purpose of increasing awareness of Stormwater impacts and to provide information on how to reduce them. The sixth presentation "Permeable Pavers" will be presented by Larry Nicolai of Ideal Concrete Block. The presentation will discuss how infiltration is a highly effective method in mitigating impacts and the advantages permeable pavers offer homeowners as an on-site solution. For additional information on the Arlington Stormwater Awareness series, including future sessions and links to ACMi online archives of past sessions, please visit arlingtonma.gov/engineering. |



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