Media Release
CONTACT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kevin Rabago
(856) 451-3407
Emma Melvin
(856) 825-2174
LITTORAL SOCIETY FOCUSED ON SUSTAINABILITY IN BRIDGETON
THEN COUNTY-WIDE
For Delaware Bayshore program director Emma Melvin and
her colleagues with the American Littoral Society, it’s all about being proactive
in their communities throughout Cumberland County.
That’s why Melvin and her Youth Corps team will be in
Bridgeton on August 5th doing clean-up work at key neighborhood spots such as
Johnson Reeves Playground in the Milltown section of Bridgeton.
“We’re focused on making a difference in sustainable
ways. It starts with the obvious like cleaning up trash and litter, but also
includes other initiatives like rain barrels to energy audits” said Melvin.
In addition to the August 5th trash clean-up, Melvin and
colleague Meredith Brown, Conservation Coordinator with the Littoral Society,
are reaching out to residents and businesses offering free water audits.
The water audit assesses use of water in the home or
business, and offers strategies to reduce water use through a free report that
highlighting solutions. Some completing the audit could receive free
conservation fixtures as well.
The audit means that people can save money through
enhanced conservation while helping to conserve a one of our most critical
natural resources, namely the water in our aquifers.
“I encourage everyone to do this free audit; it helps
save money on water bills. More importantly it’s part of taking the right steps
to preserve our water supply and in a time of climate change this is critical”
said Bridgeton Mayor Albert B. Kelly.
In addition to the free audit, Melvin and Brown are also
offering businesses free rain barrels to capture storm water from roofs and
gutters. The only thing a business needs
is an accessible rain gutter on their building and some type of re-use like
flower planter boxes, gardens, lawns, car washing, and other non-potable water
uses.
“I appreciate the work that the Littoral Society is doing
in Bridgeton. They have set up rain gardens in our city park and they remain
active in a number of positive and sustainable ways in Bridgeton” said Kelly.
To set up a water audit or inquire about getting a rain
barrel, contact Emma Melvin with the Littoral Society at (856) 825-2174 or via
email at emma@littoral society.org
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