How are you celebrating Earth Day?

I heard a question recently and wanted to share it with everyone: Has the economic crisis crushed the green movement?

The short answer is a loud and resounding “no.” Even the littlest things can benefit our earth.

I am very fortunate to work for an environmentally conscious firm (www.greenworkspc.com). GreenWorks PC is a Portland-based design firm specializing in landscape architecture and environmental design.

Today, GreenWorks will be working with the Portland Public Schools doing landscape maintenance for a selection of stormwater bioswale swales and rain gardens. The school system is always hesitant to add new features because of maintenance needs. Pulling weeds, replanting, pruning, and clearing out litter and debris from the stormwater systems will improve the overall functionality by diffusing and infiltrating rain water. This cools and replenishes our groundwater table, rather than overflowing into our swollen rivers, a significant benefit to rearing trout and salmon.

What activities will you all be sharing in today? Let’s help inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth’s environment…not just today, but everyday.

Happy Earth Day,

Alex