MARCH 2019


Happy First Day of Spring from the Department of Watershed Management!
City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management Announces First Publicly-Issued Environmental Impact Bond
The $14M Environmental Impact Bond aims to revitalize communities in the Proctor Creek Watershed area.

The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM), in partnership with Quantified Ventures, the impact investment firm, and Neighborly, the mission-oriented broker dealer, announced today the issuance of the first impact bond to be offered on the public markets. The $14M Environmental Impact Bond (EIB) gives the City of Atlanta access to funding for innovative green infrastructure projects that will address critical flooding and water quality issues, reduce stormwater runoff, and enhance the quality of life of Westside neighborhoods that are in the Proctor Creek watershed. The Atlanta EIB issuance was supported by a grant from The Rockefeller Foundation with additional underwriting support provided by KeyBanc Capital Markets and Siebert Cisneros Shank.

Click here   to access the full news release.
Ostara Reactor Arrives at R.M. Clayton WRC
DWM recently reached a milestone when two reactors were delivered to the Ostara project site at R.M. Clayton Reclamation Center.

This solution takes nutrients out of wastes and turns it into fertilizer rather than using costly chemicals and creating more waste. Once the nutrients are processed into the fertilizer and bagged, it will be ready for immediate distribution and sale under the brand name Crystal Green.

Look out for our full recap on this project later in 2019!
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New Scheduled Bulk Pick-Up for Residents
The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works announced that beginning Monday, April 1, 2019, all bulk pick-ups must be scheduled. There will be a maximum of 12 scheduled bulk pick-ups per year. Bulk collection can be scheduled by contacting ATL311 at least one business day in advance.
Atlanta Streets Alive Support the City of Atlanta Bicycle Coalition
On Sunday, April 7, 2019 , with the support of the City of Atlanta, the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition is activating 3.1 miles of Peachtree Street for Atlanta Streets Alive - Central, connecting South Downtown to Midtown through the heart of the city. From 2 - 6 p.m. , the street will be closed to cars and open for people to
walk, roll, bike and play!

You’re invited to explore the “Open Street” from end to end or enter and exit the route at any cross-street at any time during the four-hour activation. The day officially kicks off in Midtown, at the intersection of Peachtree Street and 16th Street at 1:30 p.m., where you can join in the official opening of the street followed by a parade of the route. The parade lineup and street opening program begin at
1:30 p.m. for a 2 p.m. parade launch.

FREE bike decorations will be available while supplies last!
After the opening program and kickoff parade, visit Activity Partners and Route Hosts along the route for a wealth of interactive experiences hosted by community organizations, local businesses and sponsors. 

Atlanta Streets Alive is FREE and fun for all ages . More than a one-day event, this initiative of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition creates a city street experience that shifts the focus from cars to people. Bring your friends and family, and enjoy our Peachtree Street as public space!

Visit AtlantaStreetsAlive.com for more details.
DWM's Rain Barrel & Compost Workshops 2019
It’s not too late to sign up for rain barrel and composting workshops. The workshops teach the benefits of using rain barrels for water conservation and stormwater management. Rain barrels provide an additional source of water for shrubs and plants and help to prevent erosion from stormwater runoff. Workshops also include information on building rain gardens.

Workshops are held from  11 a.m. - 1 p.m.  at the Water Works Lodge, located at  655 Green Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30318  .
The workshop fee is $40 (includes rain barrel and installation kit), which can be paid on-site by cash, check or money order.

Please see this year's schedule below.

To register for the April Rain Barrel Workshop, go to: http://bit.ly/april2019rainbarrel .
 
To register for the April Compost Workshop, go to: http://bit.ly/april2019compost .
Rain Barrel Workshop Dates

April 10
May 8
June 12
July 10
August 17
September 11
Composting Workshop Dates

April 24
May 22
June 26
July 24
August 21
September 25
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