PORTLAND HIGH STUDENTS GET A PREVIEW OF THE GREEN ROOFS

Sixteen students from Portland High School’s Environmental Science class met at the Library’s Conference Room on Thursday, December 4, 2008, and reviewed the plans for two Green Roofs that will be constructed in the forthcoming renovation. Led by teacher Cyndy Martin and Genetta McLean, the Library’s Capital Campaign Associate, the students discussed the environmental benefits of the Green Roofs, including reducing stormwater runoff into Casco Bay, mitigating urban heat island effect, and reducing the Library’s energy consumption. We welcome Portland High School’s students’ future study of Environmental Science at PPL as the Green Roofs get underway. To learn more about the Library’s Green Initiative Plan.