ART BEATS Unveiled: New Series of Temporary Art Installations and Performative Experiences come to Burton Barr Central Library.

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ART BEATS Unveiled: New Series of Temporary Art Installations and Performative Experiences come to Burton Barr Central Library.

<div class="ExternalClass496CB01C0DBD415BA92059AF7F119537"><html> The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture has commissioned several Arizona artists and artist teams to create performances and installations through its Public Art and Grants & Community Engagement programs for temporary public art projects. In partnership with the Phoenix Public Library, these temporary works will be presented free of charge at the Pulliam Auditorium at the Burton Barr Central Library at 1221 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004, from October 2023 to April 2024. Many of these pieces were commissioned as part of the IN FLUX program that brought together art, economic development, and property management organizations throughout the greater Phoenix area; however, they have not been publicly shown due to the pandemic.For more information, visit the ART BEATS website: <a href="/arts/artbeats" target="_blank">www.phoenix.gov/arts/artbeats</a> <img style="margin:0px;width:315px;height:315px;" alt="ART BEATS" src="/artssite/MediaAssets/New%20Art%20Beats%20B%26W%20%20Ad%20(3%20×%203%20in).png" /> <h4>Afternoon Concert: Tatiana Crespo </h4> <blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"> Sunday, October 22, 2023 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pulliam Auditorium at the Burton Barr Central Library </blockquote> Join singer and songwriter Tatiana Crespo as she shares some of her favorite songs in both English and Spanish to celebrate and honor those who have passed. With her accordion and guitar, she will also perform some of her original compositions inspired by Halloween, Dia De Los Muertos, love, and loss. It will be an afternoon full of storytelling, laughs and witchy cackles, and heartfelt moments for English and Spanish speakers alike. About the Artist: Tatiana Crespo is a Costa Rican Singer-songwriter and accordion player residing in Phoenix. She blends genres like cumbia, bossa nova, boleros, old-world French Swing and huapangos to create songs that reflect the migrant experience. From the tropics to the deserts, from the forest to the city, her music transcends borders to express the stories that surround her and stories that emerge from deep within her imagination. Listen to her new single Sacrificio De Amor now available on all platforms. Tatiana Crespo es una cantautora y accordionista costarricense viviendo en Phoenix. Tati mezcla géneros como la cumbia, la bossa nova, los boleros, el antiguo Swing francés y huapangos para crear canciones que reflejan la experiencia de Latinx migrante. Desde los trópicos hasta los desiertos, desde el bosque hasta la ciudad, su música trasciende fronteras para expresar las historias que la rodean y las historias que emergen desde lo más profundo de su imaginación. Escucha su nuevo sencillo Sacrificio De Amor en todas las plataformas. Learn more about Tatiana Crespo: @taticrespoarte <a style="background-color:window;font-size:10pt;" href="http://www.taticrespoarte.com/" target="_blank">www.taticrespoarte.com</a> <h4>Convo Station: Community Engagement Performance</h4> With Erin V. Sotak <blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"> Saturday, November 4, 2023 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Outside the Main Entrance to the Burton Barr Central Library </blockquote> The Convo Station is a designated spot to engage in conversation with strangers or perhaps with someone you already know but want to get to know better. Look for the Convo Station sign just outside of the main entrance to the Burton Barr Central Library and be at ease to converse. Artist Erin V. Sotak and her convo team will engage with passersby and library visitors by using a set of conversation starter questions to get people chatting. About the Artist: As a storyteller, photographer, and performance artist, Erin enjoys creating opportunities for strangers, friends, communities, and individuals to engage in shared aesthetic experiences. She believes in grand romantic gestures, epic failure, endless absurdity, aesthetic gasps, and always, hopeless optimism. “It is my daily goal to create that hiccup in the mundane, the rupture in the awkward silence, to elevate the ordinary and illuminate the forgotten." “Embedded in narrative, we move through our lives compelled to recount, reveal, reshape, and invent our personal and collective stories. We transform ordinary experience, elevate the everyday, and amplify the mundane. We fabricate narratives to interrupt reality, engage the fantastical and forge connection." Learn more about Erin V. Sotak: <a style="background-color:window;font-size:10pt;" href="http://www.erinvsotak.com/" target="_blank">www.erinvsotak.com</a> <h4>Afternoon Concert: Parade of Barbershop Quartets</h4> Hosted by the Central Arizona Quartet Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society <blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"> Sunday, November 12, 2023 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pulliam Auditorium at the Burton Barr Central Library </blockquote> Join us for a delightful afternoon musical show featuring nearly a dozen quartets. Songs will include numbers from the Roaring Twenties to the Big Band Era and beyond. You will hear hits made popular by artists from Al Jolson to Frank Sinatra, and from Rickey Nelson to Louie Armstrong. Songs will be performed in the rich Barbershop Harmony style. The program also includes the International Seniors Champion, High Priority. About Barbershop Harmony: Barbershop harmony is generally considered to be one of the few uniquely American-born musical styles, alongside jazz, with which it shares origins. The simplest definition of barbershop centers around relatively simple melodies, sung in four-part harmony, without instruments (a cappella). Learn more about the Barbershop Harmony Society: <a style="background-color:window;font-size:10pt;" href="http://www.barbershop.org/" target="_blank">www.barbershop.org</a> <h4>Passageways: A Story Project about Coming of Age</h4> With artists Phil Stoesz and Thameenah “Ty" Muhammad <blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"> Sunday, December 10, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Burton Barr Central Library – First Floor </blockquote> Passageways is an interview-based story project that explores what it means to grow up. We all experience moments that make us grow. There are moments that bring a sense of joy or expansion, then there are moments that bring a sense of pain or responsibility, and sometimes, they happen without us even noticing. This project is meant to capture the stories of such moments, display them, and create a sense of acceptance with the complex, dynamic, and ever-changing experience of what it means to grow up. Visit the library to see some of the stories that have been turned into art, do some artmaking, and share a story of your own. About the artists: Phil Stoesz is a facilitator, educator, and creator who works at the intersection of service and imagination. He is a multidisciplinary artist who has training in theatre direction, science communication, and facilitating community-led projects. He is a certified facilitator of the Critical Response Process. Thameenah “Ty" Muhammad is an Afro-Caribbean artist and activist. Ty is a producing artistic collaborator with Rising Youth Theatre and a co-founder of RE:Frame Youth Arts Center. They are a multidisciplinary artist whose main mediums include acting, dancing, poetry/spoken word, and visual art. Learn more about Passageways: <a style="background-color:window;font-size:10pt;" href="http://www.whistlingmoon.org/" target="_blank">www.whistlingmoon.org</a> <h4>The Story of Our Journey: Multimedia Performance</h4> By Dr. Dylan Findley and Dr. Csaba Jevtic-Somlai and <blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"> Sunday, January 14, 2024 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Pulliam Auditorium at the Burton Barr Central Library </blockquote> The Story of Our Journey is a collaboration by clarinetist Csaba Jevtic-Somlai, composer Dylan Findley, and Their Story is Our Story (TSOS), an international refugee advocacy organization. The musical score and accompanying film merge clarinet, fixed media electronics and interviews with refugees detailing their extraordinary journeys from homes lost to new homes in foreign lands. Rather than offer commentary or solutions to the crisis, the music allows the refugees to speak directly and personally to each listener. About the Artists: Dr. Dylan Findley is a music composer and educator who writes music as a sacred act of expressing truths through emotion, intellect, and embodied physicality. As such, he enjoys the interplay between symbolism, perception of musical space and time, and the exploration of interesting sounds. His works have been performed in Colombia, Brazil, Italy, and across the United States. Dr. Csaba Jevtic-Somlai is an avid performer and educator, who has performed professionally in Europe, Asia, and North America since 2001. His initial idea of materializing current issues surrounding the refugee crisis into an art composition has yielded much fruit through collaboration with TSOS. His hope is to, through his artwork, amplify the voices of underrepresented groups of people and advocate for positive change and greater understanding. Learn more about the Story of Our Journey: <a style="background-color:window;font-size:10pt;" href="http://www.tsosrefugees.org/projects/the-story-of-our-journey" target="_blank">www.tsosrefugees.org/projects/the-story-of-our-journey</a> <h4>Afternoon Concert: Camille Sledge</h4> <blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"> Sunday, February 11, 2024 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Pulliam Auditorium at the Burton Barr Central Library </blockquote> Join singer and songwriter Camille Sledge as she shares some of her favorite songs for this afternoon concert at the library. "Sledge is a full tour de force on the stage, whipping her body and voice with every inclination in her spirit to the tribal rhythms brought out by the band." -Java Magazine About the Artist: Camille Sledge is a singer, songwriter, lyricists/MC, and runway model. Camille grew up surrounded by music with her mother, Debbie Sledge of the iconic group Sister Sledge with whom Camille occasionally performs. In addition to solo performances and being the lead singer of the renowned group, the Phoenix Afrobeat Orchestra, Camille is a founding partner of the School of HipHop PHX (SOHH). SOHH is a nonprofit mentoring and music program which uses hip-hop influence to reach underrepresented intercity youth. Learn more about Camille Sledge: @camillesledge <a style="background-color:window;font-size:10pt;" href="http://www.camillesledge.com/" target="_blank">www.camillesledge.com</a> <h4>Conveyance Into Light: Sculptural Performance</h4> With artist Katharine Leigh Simpson <blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"> Sunday, March 10, 2024 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. Pulliam Auditorium at the Burton Barr Central Library </blockquote> Conveyance Into Light is a short, visual exploration of the grieving process and the cyclical nature of renewing life energy. This concept is presented through the visual interpretation of a whale, symbolic of an angel descending from the heavens to gather the souls of the deceased and return them to the stars. The souls appear as birds in the artwork(?). The aspect of reassurance in death, through whatever demise meets a soul, results in this calming transition. Theatrical puppetry, combined with film and visual effects, bring this story to life. About the Artists: Katharine Leigh Simpson is a fine arts and installation artist. She creates both two-dimensional and textural works as well as performance pieces to express energy, wave forms, and life's impermanence. Combining organic materials found in nature together with paper and other traditional fine art mediums, Katharine captures this energy and translate it into sculptural expressions. The dualistic qualities of strength and fragility in the materials themselves echo impermanence, while at the same time, allude to their transformative properties. Learn more about Katharine Leigh Simpson: @katharineleighsimpson <a style="background-color:window;font-size:10pt;" href="file:///one/clk/PERM/ART/Public%20Art%20Program/Current%20Projects/IN%20FLUX%209/Art%20Beats%20Series/triceratops-wisteria-aj8k.squarespace.com" target="_blank">triceratops-wisteria-aj8k.squarespace.com</a> <h4>Eternal Home: A Responsive Collaboration Between Art, Dance, and Audience</h4> With artists Nicole L. Olson and Patricia Sannit <blockquote style="margin:0 0 0 40px;border:none;padding:0px;"> Sunday, April 14, 2024 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The Gallery at the Burton Barr Central Library </blockquote> Artist Patricia Sannit and choreographer and dancer Nicole L. Olson have mutually created a dance and visual art event that expresses the power of community, its resilience strengthened by migration, shared histories, and cooperation. Eternal Home features Olson in an energetic, elegiac, participatory dance, performed amid a sculptural installation created by Sannit. As Olson performs, the art responds, and the audience will be invited to interact within the art/dance setting. About the Artists: Award-winning dancer and choreographer Nicole L. Olson explores the human condition through movement. The artistic director of the dance company NicoleOlson|MovementChaos, she's presented work in alternative spaces across the Valley of the Sun for years, performing solo, with her dancers, and with other local artists and creators. She has also shown work nationally at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. and other venues throughout the country. Patricia Sannit is a sculptor and multimedia artist. Her life and work are influenced by her research into the continual movement and migration of people, ideas, and culture. Patricia works mainly with clay and found materials, but with a growing interest in ephemeral works, she has expanded her practice to include video, performance, mixed-media works, and landscape intervention, creating interactive and large-scale artworks that have been exhibited across the globe, including Iceland. Learn more about Nicole L. Olson: @nicoleolsondance Learn more about Patricia Sanni t: @patriciasannitstudio <a style="background-color:window;font-size:10pt;" href="http://www.patriciasannit.com/" target="_blank">www.patriciasannit.com</a> </html></div>

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Phoenix Sister Cities Global Links Luncheon Celebrates Innovation	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/ced/3330	Community and Economic Development	1/23/2025 11:00:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3330/Sister_Cities_Global_Links_Luncheon_2025.jpg	Phoenix Sister Cities Global Links Luncheon Celebrates Innovation	<div class="ExternalClass024927779E744041A3A7DC3542C430A7"><html> <p>The annual Phoenix Sister Cities Global Links Business Luncheon explored "Innovations in Air Mobility" on Thursday at The Abbey on Monroe in Downtown Phoenix. Mayor Kate Gallego presented her 2025 Business Awards and a keynote address was given by Michael Robbins, President and Chief Executive Officer of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.auvsi.org/">Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International </a>(AUVSI). AUVSI is the world's largest trade association for uncrewed systems, autonomy and robotics in both the commercial and defense sectors.<br></p><p></p> <p>"As Phoenix continues to grow as an up-and-coming technology hub, we're especially keen on embracing and cultivating entrepreneurs that will keep us on the cutting edge of innovation," Mayor Gallego said. "We're already leaders in electric and autonomous vehicles on the road, and now we are positioning the city to lead on breakthroughs in air mobility using similar technology."<br></p> <p>Due to its favorable climate, strategic location for regional connectivity and thriving aerospace ecosystem, Phoenix offers the ideal setting for the next steps in the rapidly-evolving Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) industry.</p> <p>Keynote speaker Michael Robbins has proven himself as an effective advocate and leader for the AAM industry, with extensive experience in government, military and industry. He was named AUVSI's President and CEO in 2020, after serving as the association's Chief Advocacy Officer and an Executive Vice President prior to that. In 2015, he co-founded the business consulting firm, Intrepid, and served as its Chief Operating Officer. Before starting Intrepid, Robbins was Managing Director of Government and Public Affairs at the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.alpa.org/">Air Line Pilot Association, International </a>(ALPA). He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and a master's degree from Georgetown University, and is an Officer in the U.S. Navy (Reserve).</p> <p>The 2025 Business Awards honorees are shining examples of how the Phoenix community serves as a platform on which to be innovative and develop a technology-based company or service. The awardees are:<br></p> <p> <strong>Export Champion of the Year: Avnet</strong> <br> With its corporate headquarters in Phoenix, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.avnet.com/wps/portal/us/">Avnet</a> is a leading global technology distributor and solutions provider, and has served the evolving needs of its customers for more than 100 years. It supports customers at each stage of a product's lifecycle, from idea to design and prototype to production. Avnet's unique position at the center of the technology value chain enables it to accelerate the design and supply stages of product development so customers can realize revenue faster.<br></p> <p> <strong>Entrepreneur of the Year: Tracey Latham (Latham Industries)</strong> <br> Tracey Latham is CEO and Founder of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.lathamindustries.com/">Latham Industries</a>, a leading electronics manufacturer headquartered in Phoenix. The company specializes in surface mount, plated-through-hole, and mixed technology printed circuit boards used by a range of industries, including aerospace, commercial, medical, military and security.<br></p> <p> <strong>Brand Champion of the Year: Waymo</strong> <br> The world's first fully autonomous ride-hailing service, <a target="_blank" href="https://waymo.com/intl/es/">Waymo</a> offers its robotaxi service 24/7 across more than 300 square miles of metro Phoenix. Riders use the Waymo One app to schedule a ride. The Waymo Driver system uses highly detailed custom maps, matched with real-time sensor data and artificial intelligence to determine its exact road location and surroundings. Greater Phoenix has the largest autonomous zone in the world and is the only place you can get a robotaxi at an airport. <br></p> <p> <strong>About Phoenix Sister Cities: </strong> <br> For 50 years, <a target="_blank" href="https://phoenixsistercities.org/">Phoenix Sister Cities</a> has fostered relationships between the residents of Phoenix and eleven sister cities around the world to promote friendship, peace and prosperity.<br></p> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/econdev	News
Phoenix Makes Successful Debut at CES 2025	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/ced/3329	Community and Economic Development	1/22/2025 9:00:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3329/CES_exhibit_2025.JPG	Phoenix Makes Successful Debut at CES 2025	<div class="ExternalClass73CD68D9D8074973894641416E541D96"><html> <p>The City of Phoenix made its first appearance as an exhibitor at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas during the first week of January, leading to hundreds of business meetings and connections. As the only U.S. city to exhibit at CES, Phoenix showcased its commitment to advanced technology and innovation that creates jobs, supports educational institutions, and strengthens the local economy. <br></p><p></p> <p></p> <p>"Phoenix had smashing success at CES! From presenting our innovative pet technology to showcasing breakthroughs in health care, we garnered attention from CEOs, start-ups, and investors alike," Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego said. "Forging new partnerships and pitching Phoenix to companies around the world means we'll be able to continue building a strong, resilient local economy packed with great-paying jobs for residents." </p> <p>CES proved an ideal environment for demonstrating Phoenix's growing reputation as a technology and entrepreneurship hub. In the City's delegation, companies such as <a href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?b651e264d52dfedafd8d00d076316e66c695d27ab2b2acf8d5ac4e00e00b58b2" target="_blank">Pawport</a>, <a href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?b1833428e4e8cf7b0084129163bfe1f383e23bbc1846120b6af966d115891e59" target="_blank">Crystal Sonic Inc.</a>, <a href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?4dd82e9a5fb3482b0e95283ea694e018373596ad5e05fbe29180d77360bec172" target="_blank">thePause Technologies</a>, <a href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?fea1780f8615a9247a4bb7cb0034131fc9d5d071e05c4879da0edd9a0f296fa4" target="_blank">New Use Energy Solutions Inc.</a> (NUE), <a href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?0e52dd95abb14d287ed4a57772b3ccac095475f8c4b965b000f75dad7525838a" target="_blank">MiiHealth</a>, <a href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?33eef5510901d0dcd45e033268c67ebd68d265e65cff8ce55b8d37b8682ebc4d" target="_blank">Foxlink Group</a>, <a href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?d3a02972c229fba1e21e32020e614fff353771fdcf3c22f7baac4f12e2c6f38f" target="_blank">Mayo Clinic at Discovery Oasis</a>, and <a href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?2c5445fc3b2bc42392fd53e44b0daeb7643693e662f70451d04b0580293a1cb6" target="_blank">Tesoro VC</a> dominated the conference floor. </p> <p>"Our innovative health platform is not only assisting loved ones with managing their health and wellness, but also elevating their quality of life," Kelvin Summoogum, CEO and Founder of MiiHealth, said. "Debuting at CES with the City of Phoenix is just one more step forward in leveraging MiiHealth's conversational AI 'Monica' to improve overall public health in the Valley." </p> <p>"Being able to showcase our startups on an international stage like CES is a testament to our incredible talent in Phoenix," Christine Mackay, Director of Community and Economic Development for the City of Phoenix, said. "We are committed to supporting our local tech community and helping them grow into global players." </p> <p>The City's presence at the conference also served as an opportunity to attract new talent and investment into its thriving tech sector. </p> <p>"Phoenix is a global startup leader in tech business," Andy Lombard, Founder and CEO of Tesoro.vc, said. "Tesoro Accelerator is all about turning ideas into reality with the right tools and support; these entrepreneurs are set to conquer the future." </p> <p>Attendees at CES were impressed by the array of Phoenix companies at the forefront of cutting-edge technology. </p> <p>Mayo Clinic's Steven J. Lester, M.D., was a hit on the My Global Village stage, sharing with attendees the opportunities to connect with the Mayo Clinic, including applying for its MedTech Accelerator program. Additionally, Dr. Lester was invited to meet with 10 French-based health tech companies who expressed interest in expanding to the U.S., and the ideal location for them is on Mayo Clinic's Discovery Oasis campus. </p> <p>Among the hundreds of meetings and connections made at CES, Phoenix-based Gravitrex was another favorite at the conference. </p> <p>"Gravitrex is working to transform how people recover mobility after hospitalization by leveraging a patented technology that makes walking rehabilitation easier," Kira Burns, Co-Founder and CEO of Gravitrex, said. "Moving my family from Italy to Phoenix was a big step, but Arizona's supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem and extensive resources have been invaluable in advancing our mission to improve mobility. Attending CES 2025 helped further our mission and was an inspiring opportunity to connect with AgeTech founders, investors, and potential strategic partners, as well as to explore the latest advancements in technology." </p> <p>Phoenix has seen great success in the startup scene, with 1,872 funded companies, 121 VC investors, and 2,176 funding rounds to date. For more information about how the City of Phoenix is investing in its flourishing tech ecosystem, please visit <a href="https://action.phoenix.gov/c1.pl?2e28851a1d7dffcbfadfd5680de4da7bc3f9ebe175c72b53" target="_blank">InvestInphoenix.com</a>.<br></p> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/econdev	News
Annual Stormwater Awareness Campaign Encourages Residents to Help Keep Our Waterways Clean Year-round from Stormwater Pollution	https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/water-services/3328	Water Services	1/16/2025 5:40:00 PM	https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3328/Stormwater 2025 Newsroom v2.png	Annual Stormwater Awareness Campaign Encourages Residents to Help Keep Our Waterways Clean Year-round from Stormwater Pollution	<div class="ExternalClass25ABA5293D0D442FBD8C72C7DF13948C"><html> <p>The Water Services Dept. Environmental & Safety Division invites you to learn about the City of Phoenix Stormwater Management Program during the <strong>Annual Stormwater Awareness Week on Jan. 20-26, 2025.</strong> Stormwater Awareness Week is an annual regional effort to teach simple everyday actions to reduce stormwater pollution.<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p> <p></p> <p> <strong> <em>What is Stormwater Pollution?</em> </strong> <br> </p> <p>In Phoenix, stormwater is rainwater that flows over roads and through gutters and does not soak into the ground. This stormwater enters our storm drainpipes, which carry the water to protected surface waters like the Salt River or Skunk Creek. Unlike water we use to flush our toilets, stormwater does not go to a treatment plant. It flows from the storm drains untreated right into rivers and washes. <br></p> <p>As stormwater flows across areas like roads and parking lots and into our storm drains, it can pick up pollutants like oil and pet waste and carry them into our washes and rivers. This creates significant water quality challenges. Because pollutants can enter surface waters through our storm drain system, the city is required to have a Clean Water Act MS4 permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to operate that system. <br></p> <p> <strong> <em>What the City does to prevent Stormwater Pollution?</em> </strong> <br> </p> <p>Several Phoenix departments work together to support the MS4 permit through the Stormwater Management Program including Phoenix Water Services, Office of Planning and Development, Office of Environmental Programs, and the Street Transportation Dept. <br></p> <p>In 2024, the program added storm drain management tools and a database to help manage this complex permit, which uses infrastructure of 760 outfalls where rain flows, 80 of which are located along the Salt River. Additionally, a new stormwater post-construction program required by the permit allows owner-led inspections to minimize staffing costs. </p> <p>"Stormwater Awareness Week encourages our community members to take everyday actions to help protect the quality of our water,” said Berai Kimball, Deputy Water Services Director. “With our separate systems for stormwater and wastewater, it’s important to remember that stormwater doesn’t get treated and flows directly to nearby washes and retention basins, infiltrating the soil, making it imperative that we work daily to keep our water system clean.”</p> <p> <em> <strong>How can residents participate in Stormwater Awareness Week?</strong> </em> <br> </p> <p>Since the campaign's initial launch in 2019, more Valley municipalities and government agencies have participated in the weeklong event. We are encouraging the public to get involved by taking steps to reduce stormwater pollution by learning more at our <a href="https://cityofphoenix.webex.com/weblink/register/rf4432881ec344b42e9dd7b602165d251" target="_blank"><strong>Virtual Workshop</strong></a> which is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 22, at noon to discuss the City’s Stormwater Management Program and our activities to reduce stormwater pollution. Attendees are required to <a href="https://cityofphoenix.webex.com/weblink/register/rf4432881ec344b42e9dd7b602165d251" target="_blank"><strong>Register</strong></a> in advance to participate.<br></p> <p>Simple actions to reduce stormwater pollution include: <br></p> <ul style="" class="" dir=""> <li><p>Properly disposing of trash, recyclables, and chemicals like detergent, paint, medications, etc.</p></li><li><p><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">Recycling motor oil and maintaining your vehicle to prevent leak s</span></p></li> <li><p> Cleaning up after your pet </p></li> <li><p> Using lawn chemicals sparingly and always following manufacturers’ directions </p></li> <li><p> Properly disposing of lefto ver paint and household chemicals at a household hazardous waste event <br> </p></li> <li><p> And please remember - only rain in the storm drain </p></li> </ul> <p></p> <p> To learn more about the City of Phoenix Water Services Department Stormwater Awareness Week and what you can do as an individual or business to prevent stormwater pollution, please visit <a href="/waterservices/envservices/stormwater-program" target="_blank">phoenix.gov/stormwater.</a> </p> <p></p> <p>Media Contact:<br></p> <p> <strong>Jimena Garrison</strong> </p> <p>Senior Public Information Officer <br></p> <p>Water Services<br></p> <p>Cell: 480-390-1933 (call or text) </p> <p>E-mail: <a href="mailto:jimena.garrison@phoenix.gov" target="_blank"><strong>jimena.garrison@phoenix.gov</strong></a></p> <p> <strong>Angela Serda</strong> <br> </p> <p>Public Information Specialist<br></p> <p>Water Services</p> <p>Cell: 623-499-8919 (call or text) </p> <p>E-mail: <a href="mailto:angela.serda@phoenix.gov" target="_blank"><strong>angela.serda@phoenix.gov</strong></a><br></p> <p> <br> </p> </html></div>	https://www.phoenix.gov/waterservices	News

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