Drama! Intrigue! Stormwater!
Local Activists to Talk about the Twists and Turns of Montgomery County Stormwater Fight
For more information, contact Caroline Brewer at [email protected] or call 301-652-9188 x 23, or Lisa Goodnight,[email protected], 301-523-5394
Chevy Chase, MD — ANS Director of Conservation Eliza Cava will speak on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 about the drama and intrigue surrounding this spring’s stormwater fight in Montgomery County alongside fellow activists from the Potomac Conservancy and Friends of Sligo Creek.
Among the many twists and turns was the first veto of a capital improvement budget in 25 years by County Executive Ike Leggett, causing dispute and confusion among the County Council and the Department of Environmental Protection as to the reasons for his veto and how it might be overcome.
What: Opportunity to gain a greater understanding around the county’s stormwater fight. Friends of Sligo Creek is hosting the meeting.
Date: August 28, 2018
Time: Presentation begins at 7:30 pm. Refreshments will be served at 7:15 pm.
Location:
Silver Spring Civic Building
1 Veterans Place
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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