MILTON, Ga., Oct. 16, 2013 - Milton Grows Green recently launched an Adopt-A-Stream program, and the first meeting to discuss its goals and techniques will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23 starting at 6:30 p.m.

This kick-off meeting will take place at Milton's City Hall, 13000 Deerfield Parkway, Suite 107 (click here for directions). For those who want to become certified in water-quality testing, please plan to stay until 9 p.m.

There is no charge for the training.

A statewide project of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division, the Adopt-A-Stream program aims to educate residents about water quality issues and provide training in the evaluation and protection of local waterways.  
 
This program is open to Milton residents looking for training on how to monitor local streams using techniques and test kits provided by Fulton County.

To register or for more information please e-mail mgg@cityofmiltonga.us or contact Cindy Eade, environmental sustainability coordinator for the City of Milton, at 678-242-2509. 

Incorporated on Dec. 1, 2006, the City of Milton has been recognized for having the highest quality of life in the state of Georgia and ninth-highest in the southern United States by the Business Journals' "On Numbers" survey. It is a distinctive community that embraces small-town life and heritage while preserving and enhancing the city's rural character. The City of Milton will provide opportunity and value in a responsive and responsible environment through active partnerships with the community and its stakeholders. For more information, visit www.cityofmiltonga.us, or call 678-242-2500.

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