Talk of the Town with Morgan Harper • Kristie Rabasca • Stormwater, Rivers, & Protecting Local Water

Stormwater might not be something most people think about every day, but it plays a major role in protecting local rivers, streams, and wetlands. In this episode of Talk of the Town, Morgan Harper sits down with environmental engineer Kristie L. Rabasca, P.E. of Integrated Environmental Engineering to talk about the systems beneath our roads and neighborhoods that carry stormwater to nearby waterways. Kristie explains how storm drains work, what kinds of pollution end up in runoff, and what towns and residents can do to help protect rivers like the Salmon Falls. The conversation also touches on street sweeping, catch basin maintenance, construction site protections, septic systems, and the everyday habits that can make a difference for water quality. Kristie has worked since 2003 with several communities along the Salmon Falls River watershed, helping municipalities meet federal Clean Water Act stormwater requirements while protecting local waterways. Talk of the Town is recorded by Berwick Communications & Media and features conversations with the people helping shape Berwick’s community, environment, and local economy. Guest: Kristie L. Rabasca, P.E. Integrated Environmental Engineering, Inc. Check out the full episode to learn more about the work happening behind the scenes to keep Berwick’s rivers clean.