FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 12, 2013

Stormwater Coalition Exposition on How to Go Green in Albany County

Youve heard of rooftop gardens but ever hear of a green roof on a college building? When you think of blacktop does that make you think green? On September 24th, Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy is inviting you to see a green roof like they have in Chicago, Portland and Philadelphia right here on the UAlbany campus. Albany County is a member and host of the Stormwater Coalition. Youll be able to see porous asphalt in Colonie do its work to help the environment as the pavement is sprayed with water. Its all part of the Stormwater Coalition of Albany Countys bus tour to highlight green infrastructure practices right here in Albany County. And thats not all. You can see a rain garden in the Village of Colonie and stream restoration right at the City of Albany landfill. Sounds amazing right? Great visuals, terrific photo opportunities but limited space. Press will be given priority for seating. The tour includes lunch, and begins and ends at Cook Park, Colonie. Call Nancy Heinzen to register to get on the bus 447-5645. The tour starts at noon. Call Mary Rozak if you dont want to take the bus but want to catch up with the experts and see the green projects. ### Mary Rozak Director of Communications Office of the Albany County Executive 112 State Street, Room 825 Albany, NY 12207 tel 518.447.7040 ext. 7218 cell 518.368.9528 fax 518.447.5589 mary.rozak@albanycounty.com www.albanycounty.com