The Lewes Board of Public Works is at a turning point. The decisions made today regarding the wastewater treatment plant, alternative energy, stormwater management, climate change and other issues will impact Lewes for generations. Barbara Curtis will bring an important and necessary skill set to BPW – an environmental science perspective.
Environmental scientists seek to understand the Earth’s physical, chemical and geological processes, and to use that knowledge to evaluate how issues such as climate change and global warming affect the Earth’s natural systems and processes. It is very common for a town to employ one (or more) environmental scientists to assess action plans relating to resiliency, wastewater treatment and other areas that impact both the environment and human health and safety.
Barbara has 40 years in environmental management, working with both industry and government. She earned her master’s in environmental science and engineering from Drexel University.
Barbara is very active in our community and is a member of the BPW mitigation team and the planning commission’s environment team. She participates at city council meetings and workshops, at which she shares her views. As a Lewes BPW director, she will bring all of this experience to the critical decisions regarding the wastewater treatment plant, whether it be hardening, relocating, or partnering with Sussex County or the state. We need her perspective, and the skills to thoughtfully and analytically evaluate the options from an unbiased, environmental science perspective.
Barbara Curtis is the best candidate for the future of BPW and Lewes. Please give your support and vote for Barbara Saturday, May 13.
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