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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> SoakUptheRain <SoakUptheRain@epa.gov> <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, December 1, 2022 3:59 PM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL] : Soak up the Rain Webinar Recordings Available<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Soak up the Rain Community,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I am pleased to announce that four new webinar recordings have been posted to the EPA Soak up the Rain Website. These webinars initially aired between December 2020 – August 2021. You can access additional recordings and other Soak up the
Rain resources in our webinar archive: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/search-soak-rain-webinar-archive__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!LPJ27EbdbOr75psZpxeQSH5LMrecm003ouo_pm0LWEmkp9R2lCXsT5eTmQoVEy3rSIjDQNT2Ogefmjb0uRLzVQ00hzwTaYci$">
https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/search-soak-rain-webinar-archive [epa.gov]</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>The Green Connector: Building Municipal Resiliency through Nature-based Approaches<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Original Airdate: Thursday, December 3, 2020, 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Link: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-archive-2018-2020*20201203__;Iw!!KKphUJtCzQ!LPJ27EbdbOr75psZpxeQSH5LMrecm003ouo_pm0LWEmkp9R2lCXsT5eTmQoVEy3rSIjDQNT2Ogefmjb0uRLzVQ00h7pWhQ22$">
https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-archive-2018-2020#20201203 [epa.gov]</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This webinar showcases how nature-based solutions can fit into the resiliency-building efforts of municipalities involved in the Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Grant Program and features a case study on restoration
of the former Pine Grove Golf Course in Northampton, MA. Presenters: Hillary King, Massachusetts MVP Program; Wayne Feiden, Town of Northampton, MA; and Trevor Smith, Land Escapes Design and Ecological Landscaping Association.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>A Tree Grows in Chelsea: Greening our Gateway Cities<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Original Airdate: Tuesday, April 13 2021, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM EST<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Link: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-archive*20210413__;Iw!!KKphUJtCzQ!LPJ27EbdbOr75psZpxeQSH5LMrecm003ouo_pm0LWEmkp9R2lCXsT5eTmQoVEy3rSIjDQNT2Ogefmjb0uRLzVQ00hy3wGfoZ$">
https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-archive#20210413 [epa.gov]</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This webinar showcases how the Massachusetts "Greening the Gateway Cities" Program works to increase tree canopy cover in urban residential neighborhoods with minimal green space, including a pilot project in Chelsea, MA focused on urban
heat island mitigation, flood risk reduction, and public health improvement through the planting of 2,400 trees. Presenters: Bob O'Connor, MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs; Mathew Cahill, MA Department of Conservation and Recreation;
Fidel Maltez, City of Chelsea Public Works; and Ibrahim Lopez-Hernandez, GreenRoots.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Phytotechnology: a Nature-Based Approach to Containing Contamination<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Original Airdate: Wednesday, July 28, 2021, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM ET<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Link: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-archive*20210728__;Iw!!KKphUJtCzQ!LPJ27EbdbOr75psZpxeQSH5LMrecm003ouo_pm0LWEmkp9R2lCXsT5eTmQoVEy3rSIjDQNT2Ogefmjb0uRLzVQ00h8i-VyTC$">
https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-archive#20210728 [epa.gov]</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Phytotechnology, the ability of plants to remove, contain, or control contaminants in the environment, is gaining attention in the sustainability field as a low-impact approach to improving soil and water quality and protecting human health
and the environment. In this webinar, speakers from EPA Region 1 and Boston-based Offshoots, Inc. explore New England case studies where plants were used to enhance or improve a sustainable cleanup process at brownfield sites, including factories, gas stations,
and industrial areas. Presenters: Kate Kennen, Offshoots, Inc.; Jessica Dominguez and Juan Perez, EPA Region 1.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Addressing Stormwater Flooding through Resilience Action Strategies and Sustainable Financing<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Original Airdate: Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Link: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-archive*20210824__;Iw!!KKphUJtCzQ!LPJ27EbdbOr75psZpxeQSH5LMrecm003ouo_pm0LWEmkp9R2lCXsT5eTmQoVEy3rSIjDQNT2Ogefmjb0uRLzVQ00h4POd_3h$">
https://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain/soak-rain-new-england-webinar-archive#20210824 [epa.gov]</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In this webinar, presenters from SNEP Network partner organization Throwe Environmental, LLC and the Towns of Bourne, MA and Portsmouth, RI demonstrate new tools, funding resources, and strategies for resilience-building and sustainable
financing activities. Presenters: Dan Nees, Kyle Gray, and Taylor Throwe, Throwe Environmental; Tony Schiavi and Tim Lydon, Bourne, MA; Gary Crosby, Portsmouth, RI; and Pam Rubinoff, URI Coastal Resources Center.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you and wishing you a happy holiday season,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Elise<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Elise Simons <i>(</i><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.mypronouns.org/what-and-why__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!LPJ27EbdbOr75psZpxeQSH5LMrecm003ouo_pm0LWEmkp9R2lCXsT5eTmQoVEy3rSIjDQNT2Ogefmjb0uRLzVQ00hyA9zQRa$"><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">she/her</span></i>
[mypronouns.org]</a><i><span style="font-size:10.0pt">)</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Soak up the Rain Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">US EPA Region 1, New England<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">617-918-1220<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:Soakuptherain@epa.gov">Soakuptherain@epa.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.epa.gov/soakuptherain__;!!KKphUJtCzQ!LPJ27EbdbOr75psZpxeQSH5LMrecm003ouo_pm0LWEmkp9R2lCXsT5eTmQoVEy3rSIjDQNT2Ogefmjb0uRLzVQ00h7Xoc6rs$">http://www.epa.gov/soakuptherain [epa.gov]</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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