Tour of the Deer Island Treatment Plant
April 7, 2010 - 9:30am to 11:30am
MWRA's Deer Island Sewage Treatment Plant is the centerpiece of MWRA's $3.8 billion program to protect Boston Harbor against pollution from Metropolitan Boston's sewer systems.
The plant removes human, household, business and industrial pollutants from wastewater that originates in homes and businesses in 43 greater Boston communities. In compliance with all federal and state environmental standards and subject to the precedent-setting discharge permit issued for the plant by EPA and DEP, its treated wastewater can be released to the marine environment.
The tour will last approximately 1.5 hours to 2 hours.
Fee: $35, includes transportation: You will also be required to show a valid photo ID upon arrival for the tour.
Behind-the-scenes tour of the New England Aquarium
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn exactly what it takes to run the New England Aquarium day to day from an EH&S perspective.
From making sure the animals are healthy to inspecting the tanks and introducing new animals into the exhibits, Aquarium biologists work hard every day to make sure the Aquarium runs smoothly. (After all, the animals still need to eat on weekends and holidays!) Now it's your chance to get a peek at the life behind the glass.
Maximum attendance is 10 people per tour and we will add another tour if there is interest.
Fee: $35, includes transportation
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