The course is intended to increase awareness of the participants to the value of the major watersheds in Western Pennsylvania and their impact on the economic health of the region and the quality of life of the citizens. The course will consist of six unique weekly field site visits on Wednesdays from 9am - noon that highlight important aspects related to the watersheds including a lock & dam, an operating river terminal, an environmental site, and a recreational facility. On May 8, the class will be about the Inland Marine Transportation System and at the Carnegie Science Center. On May 15, we'll be doing a tour of the Emsworth Lock & Dam. On May 22 we'll be visiting a river terminal on the Ohio River and transportation will be provided. The May 29 class will have a recreation focus and the June 5 class will have a historical perspective focus. For June 12, we'll conclude the course at the monthly meeting of the Waterways Association of Pittsburgh and a free lunch will be provided. For certain visits, charter bus transportation will be provided from the PortPitt office.
((Scott Harshman - Wednesday - Community Site))
