The Richmond Branch will be screening the documentary Liquid Assets at the Byrd Theatre on the evening of Tuesday April 20, 2010. This will serve as our Branch meeting for the month of April but will be open to the public. Admission to the event is FREE.
Website http://liquidassets.psu.edu best summarizes the program: “Liquid Assets is a public media and outreach initiative that seeks to inform the nation about the critical role that our water infrastructure plays in protecting public health and promoting economic prosperity.” Liquid Assets was created by public broadcast station WPSU in State College, Pennsylvania. The origins of the documentary came from conversations between the Penn State Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Penn State Public Broadcasting. Nationally, ASCE is a major outreach partner for the program.
Liquid Assets has been shown on 94% of PBS stations but has not been shown in the Richmond market. Members are encouraged to invite family, friends and neighbors. This is a great opportunity to let your friends and family know the importance of the elements of infrastructure that almost never go noticed until something goes wrong. The recently released Report Card of Virginia’s Infrastructure gives a C- grade to Drinking Water and D+ grade to Wastewater.
The American Society of Civil Engineers is hosting a free community outreach event showcasing the Liquid Assets documentary followed by the results of the Virginia Infrastructure Report Card with respect to water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. The event will be held on Tuesday evening, April 20, 2010, as part of Earth Week.
Event Agenda:
5:30pm Public Education Reception
6:25pm Introduction to the Documentary
6:30pm Documentary
8:00pm Presentation on the VA Infrastructure Report Card
8:30pm Q&A
See the "Liquid Assets Event" link on the side bar for downloadable information.