Several years ago famed permaculturist Geoff Lawton was invited by the Army Corp of Engineers to suggest what could be done to prevent flooding in New Orleans. His response: "You know mates, the problem isn't here, it's up in Minnesota, Illinois and Missouri. You got to slow the water down up there. That's where the problem is." At the time, the Corp of Engineers thought he was crackpot. However, given continued flooding of the Mississippi, Geoff may soon get another chance.
If you'd like to find out more about permaculture, there will be a free Introduction To Permaculture lecture this Saturday:
Saturday, May 14th
3 PM
LaunchPad, 721 Franklin Avenue.
The class will be taught by Greg Todd. Greg is a member of Green Phoenix Permaculture. He took his 72 hour permaculture design course from Geoff Lawton and facilitates the Imani Commuity Garden in Crown Heights
Read more about the permaculture solution to flooding at:
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