"Follow the Flow" at the Cumberland Fair!

Have you seen this poster around your town?
The Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District has brought to life the image on the poster for their display at this year's Cumberland Fair.

Visit the horticulture building to see the display and learn about things you can do on your property to reduce polluted runoff and protect local water bodies.

Scarborough Public Works Open House

Scarborough residents are invited to attend the Public Works' Open House! This is a great opportunity to learn more about what the Department does and meet the staff. There will be events for all ages, and kids will love checking out all the construction equipment! Lunch will be served from 11:00-1:00.

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 20 Washington Avenue in Scarborough

View the flier here.

Volunteers needed in South Portland

Join the efforts to restore Long Creek by assisting with a large-scale planting project on Friday, September 18th, along the south branch tributary of Long Creek at Philbrook Avenue in South Portland.

What: Volunteers are needed to help plant trees and shrubs
When: Friday, September 18th, 9:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. (come for an hour or for the day)
Where: Intersection of Philbrook Avenue and John Roberts Road
RSVP: by 5:00 p.m. on September 15th to Betty Williams at or call at 892-4700
What to Bring: Wear appropriate clothing and bring your gloves and a shovel (we will have some on site). Snacks and water will be provided.

Planting will take place if there is a light rain, so plan accordingly. In the case of heavy rain, the event will be postponed and volunteers will be notified via email by Thursday, September 17th at 3:00 p.m. Please contact Betty Williams if you have any questions.

Volunteers will install approximately 350 native trees and shrubs to create a riparian area that will provide wildlife habitat and food for aquatic animals, and shade and temperature control for the stream.
This large scale planting would not be possible without volunteers, the support of business partners, General Growth Properties (Maine Mall), Hampton Inn, EconoLodge, The Boulos Co., Eastern Mall Office Park, Coca Cola and Hannaford and the support and leadership of the City of South Portland, the South Portland Land Trust, Gorrill-Palmer Consulting Engineers, Boyle Associates, White Bros., Inc. and Bourne Landscape.

This planting is being completed as part of a larger project to address stormwater from Philbrook Avenue, which is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 that is being administered by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund program.

Visit http://www.restorelongcreek.org/ to learn more about the restoration project.