The Rivanna Conservation Society (RCS) invited the public to the main branch of Jefferson-Madison Regional Library Thursday afternoon to talk about how homeowners and businesses can reduce their footprint on area parks and waterways.
Two speakers attended Thursday's brown bag lecture. Chris Sonne, an engineer from Nelson County, gave ideas to homeowners on how they can improve the quality of water running off their property. Ann Jurczyk, an advocate for the Chesapeake Bay, spoke on how protecting local waterways is vital in water quality across the state.
Both talked about how making a difference starts with knowledge and the decision to act.
Jurczyk said, "If we're going to restore the Chesapeake Bay we need to ensure that we protect our local waters. So the Rivanna Watershed, as an example, if we can protect and restore it, then ultimately the Chesapeake Bay will rebound."
Both advocates say the only way things will change is by people standing up and doing their part in keeping waterways clean. Volunteering is just one of the many things the public can do to keep waterways like the Rivanna River clean and safe. You can also use stormwater that runs off your property or cut down on driving and water use.
Thursday's luncheon is one of the Rivanna Conservation Societies' third Thursday brown bag lecture series.
