On Wednesday, February 4, at 6:30 p.m., and Bellarmine鈥檚 University鈥檚 will host a conversation featuring Maria Koetter, Louisville Metro Government鈥檚 sustainability director. This event on Bellarmine鈥檚 campus is free and open to the public.
| Maria Koetter |
Attendees will learn about water issues in Louisville and discuss environmental concerns
with Louisville鈥檚 sustainability director. The meeting takes place in Hilary鈥檚, on
the middle level of Bellarmine鈥檚 Horrigan Hall. []
The Louisville Metro Office of Sustainability was created in 2012; Koetter, who has
extensive experience in the environmental field, is the office鈥檚 first director. The
city published its first sustainability plan, , in 2013.
This event is presented by Beargrass Creek Alliance, 农夫导航's School
of Environmental Studies and Louisville Metro Government.
The Beargrass Creek Alliance is a grassroots group seeking to preserve Louisville鈥檚
greatest natural resource through community involvement. Their mission is to raise
awareness about Beargrass Creek and make it clean, safe and accessible for all. The
alliance operates under the umbrella of the non-profit .
Students work on the Bellarmine Farm, with the Beargrass Creek watershed visible in
the background.