Public invited to virtual meeting on developing Hutchinson River watershed plan
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by Save the Sound. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community
Save the Sound and Westchester County are working with local communities to develop the Hutchinson River Watershed Plan. Watershed planning is a comprehensive, stakeholder-driven process of assessing the current health of a river and all of the lands that drain to it, as well as identifying possible interventions to eliminate sources of pollution or bolster ecosystem and community well-being. The Hutchinson River, which runs through Westchester County through Scarsdale, Eastchester, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Pelham, and the Bronx before it empties into the Sound at Eastchester Bay, is in desperate need of this planning.
We have started the planning process in Westchester County (Phase I) and invite you to join us virtually on Tuesday, February 21 for our second public meeting. The first public meeting was held in September and the presentation can be found on our project webpage.
What: Virtual meeting to kick off the Hutchinson River Watershed Plan
When: Tuesday, February 21 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Where: Zoom
Who: Anyone interested in the Hutchinson River is welcome to attend!
During this meeting, we will share preliminary findings from a Watershed Baseline Assessment, seek feedback from the community, and discuss next steps towards identifying opportunities for improvement throughout the river and its watershed.
Register here for the virtual zoom event.
Do you have questions or are you interested in other ways to get involved? Contact our team at ReduceRunoff@savethesound.org.
