Forum to Address Raleigh Drought Solutions

An upcoming forum on rainwater collecting will be held to address the growing drought crisis

January, 18, 2008 , by Barden

In light of the new year, and resolutions meant to bring about new habits, we at New Raleigh have focused on the issue of water a great deal, in particular the mayor’s not-so-well-received option.

Taken from the Press Release:

A Green Solution for Drought: Rainwater Harvesting

January 23, 2008 4:00 pm to 6:00pm
Auditorium (3rd Floor) in NC Legislative Building, downtown Raleigh

This presentation will bring you a great opportunity for your daily practice to be a part of solution for the drought. Specific topics will include:

* Current status of drought in North Carolina
* Key policies to address the growing water demand
* Rainwater harvesting design principles and guidelines
* LEED Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency credits
* Lessons learned from the rainwater system installations
* Occupant’s experience with rainwater harvesting system
* Walking tour of up-and-running rainwater harvesting system

Presenters:
Grady McCallie, Policy Director, NC Conservation Network
Bae-Won Koh, Vice President, Innovative Design (Convener)
Tony Goldman, Administrative Division Director, and Charles Weathersby, Facility Services Manager, NC General Assembly
Shawn Hatley, President, BRAE Water