This event is open to EVERYONE! If you would like to attend, please complete this link (https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pYmlZ4YxwCll3A6Y2XbKdIA) to register for the EWB-Massachusetts March 2009 Workshop "Rural Water Schemes." When: Saturday, March 7, 2009 Time: 2pm - 5pm Where: Harvard University, location TBA This workshop will include: (1) an overview of how to develop an EWB-rural water scheme project (2) how to determine which scheme is appropriate, given scale, accessibility, and population constraints (3) hands-on demonstration of how hand-pumps work, how to build a concrete spring box, and an NGWA professional discussing drinking water well construction (4) extensive Q&A (we will ask for project examples and discuss water scheme alternatives for those projects) This is being sponsored by the EWB-Boston Professionals and the MA State Representative in cooperation with EWB-Harvard University however it is open to all chapters within EWB-USA. It is strongly recommended that all water projects consider attending this workshop. A suggested donation of $10 will be collected at the event, but is not required for attendance. |