Oyster Bay WD's Rich III Among Commissioners to Learn About Sustainability Classes Available During NSWCA Meeting

May 8, 2017; Franklin Square, NY - Town of North Hempstead Chief Sustainability Officer Erin Reilley discussed the Town’s 2017 Home Sustainability classes being offered for Town residents this spring and fall at Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson during a recent Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association hosted by Manhasset-Lakeville Water District Commissioners Mark S. Sauvigne, Brian J. Morris and Steven Flynn at Filomena’s in Franklin Square. Commissioners from the 21 water districts that comprise the NSWCA were in attendance, including Oyster Bay Water District Commissioner Michael F. Rich III, who is NSWCA 2nd Vice President.

“The classes help residents conserve water and prevent water pollution, while supporting local wildlife and creating beautiful home landscapes,” Reilley explained. “The public is invited to attend the gardening classes, although attendees must be Town of North Hempstead residents to participate in the composting or rain barrel classes.”

The Town of North Hempstead’s 2017 Home Sustainability classes include: Build a Rain Garden, Native Plant Gardening, Recycle the Rain (Rain Barrel) and Learn How to Compost. For more information or to register, call (516) 869 6311.

“I want to thank Ms. Reilley for leading this informative presentation,” said Plainview Water District Commissioner and NSWCA President Andrew N. Bader. “We are all responsible for conserving and protecting our water supply and the classes offered by the Town of North Hempstead are a great way to educate the public on how they can help protect our local environment.”

Organized and chartered in 1981, Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) is comprised of water commissioners from 21 Nassau and Suffolk County water districts. The NSWCA is dedicated to promoting environmental excellence and best practices as well as maintaining the highest standards of water quality and supply. NSWCA sponsors regular educational meetings on topics that include the environment, security, economics, rules and regulations, among other related issues.

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PHOTO CAPTION: Pictured from left to right during a recent Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) meeting where Long Island water district commissioners learned about a program on sustainability classes being made available to residents of Town of North Hempstead during a presentation made by Town of North Hempstead Chief Sustainability Officer Erin Reilley are: Oyster Bay Water District Commissioner and NSWCA 2nd Vice President Michael F. Rich III; West Hempstead Water District Commissioner and NSWCA Treasurer Kenneth P. Wenthen Jr.; NSWCA Guest Speaker and Town of North Hempstead Chief Sustainability Officer Erin Reilley; Plainview Water District Commissioner and NSWCA President Andrew N. Bader; Westbury Water District Commissioner and NSWCA 1st Vice President Vincent Abbatiello; and Hicksville Water District Commissioner and NSWCA Secretary William Schuckmann.

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