VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Come enjoy an Earth Day celebration! Victor Valley Wastewater Reclamation Authority (VVWRA), Athens Services, Anaergia, and Southwest Gas invite the community to explore how their operations promote environmental stewardship and sustainability.
Earth Day Starts Now will be held Saturday, April 12th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at VVWRA’s Main Plant located at 20111 Shay Rd, Victorville, CA.
Attendees are encouraged to tour VVWRA’s water recycling facilities. Plus learn about the cutting-edge technology that is turning waste into energy through a partnership between VVWRA, Anaergia and Southwest Gas.
Visit Athens, American Organics, which is one of Southern California’s most advanced composting facilities and learn how Athens Services turns organic waste into compost and mulch.
In addition to visiting information booths and having a free lunch, Coleen Quinn from Y-102 will be broadcasting live and a Kids Zone will create a space for family fun. The first 100 attendees will receive a free Earth Day T-shirt.
“The work we do to protect public health and provide renewable resources often goes unnoticed,” said Darron Poulsen, General Manager of VVWRA. “Earth Day marks an important opportunity for the community to see how we recycle everything from wastewater to green waste, all while having a great time with their family and friends.”
VVWRA has provided wastewater treatment, water recycling, renewable green energy, and nutrient-rich soil amendment services to Victor Valley residents and businesses for nearly 50 years.
Working collaboratively with Anaergia, VVWRA maximizes biosolids to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and offers green energy solutions. Nearby, Athens Services processes many types of organic materials and provides compost and mulch.
For more information, please visit www.vvwraca.gov.
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