A River Again: Lecture and Book Signing
When: Thursday, February 28, 7:45 p.m.
Where: Waverly Heights, 1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne
Who: Presented by the Lower Merion Conservancy, featuring author and Schuylkill Watershed Specialist for the Delaware Riverkeeper Network, Chari Towne.
What: In a short time, the Schuylkill River went from being considered waters of “uncommon purity” to being the country’s dirtiest river. That distinction resulted in the Schuylkill becoming the focus of a precedent-setting river cleanup effort from 1947 to 1951. Still, the river has a bad reputation today, but the complete story about the health of the river and what it means to the communities through which it flows is more complicated. Join author Chari Towne, for a look back on how the Schuylkill River acquired its reputation and the project that began its restoration. Towne’s new book, A River Again, the Story of the Schuylkill River Project, provides an in-depth look at the Schuylkill River Desilting Project which removed coal silt from the River. A limited number of books will be available for $21.95. Register here!