CONTACT: Neally Rhea
281-332-3381, x220
nrhea@galvbay.org
Recommended Videos
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Reserve Your Space Today for Galveston Bay Foundation's Rain Barrel Workshop at the Houston Zoo
Webster, TX - September 10, 2014 - The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) invites the public to it's upcoming Rain Barrel Workshop, sponsored by LyondellBasell, on Saturday, Sept 20th from 2:00om-4:00om at the Houston Zoo. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $30, which includes admission to the workshop, a 35-gallon recycled barrel and a connector kit. To register visit www.galvbay.org/rainbarrel. Contact Neally Rhea at nrhea@galvbay.org or 281033203381, extension 220 for more details.
Rain barrels are an efficient, low-cost method for collecting rainwater and conserving freshwater resources in the Galveston Bay. They are played at downspouts in order to divert rainfall from a rooftop, thereby also reducing runoff pollution in Galveston Bay. Attendees of this workshop will learn the benefits of rain barrels, how to use them, as well as proper location and installation.
"We are very please to offer our support for Galveston Bay Foundation's Rain Barrel Program," says Sam Smolik, Vice President, Health, Safety, Environmental and Operational Excellence of LyondellBasell, a major sponsor of the workshop. "This program brings the community together to protect and conserve freshwater in Galveston Bay in a way that each of us can make a contribution." Other sponsors of the workshop include Coca-Cola Bottling Company, the Houston Zoo, and River Network.
This workshop is unique in that GBF is partnering with the Houston Zoo to bring perspective on how water conservation also related to local, wildlife conversation. "It is a perfect fit for the Houston Zoo to host the rain barrel workshop because the Zoo is committed to engaging in conservation actions that positively impact animals in the wild," says Martha Parka, the Conservation Education Coordinator at the Houston Zoo. This workshop is part of GBF's efforts to reduce stormwater pollution, conserve water, and reduce bacteria levels in Galveston Bay.
About Galveston Bay Foundation
The mission of the Galveston Bay Foundation is to preserve, protect and enhance the natural resources of the Galveston Bay estuarine system and its tributaries for present users and for posterity. The Foundation was incorporated in 1987, and is a non-profit organization under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. GBF is located at 17330 Highway 3 in Webster, Texas. For further information contact GBF at 281-332-3381 or visit the website at www.galvbay.org.
###