Saturday September 29, 2001 and
Sunday September 30, 2001

3r2n presented TWO opportunities to learn about the history and condition of streams flowing into Pittsburgh's rivers, and discuss ways that streams can be revived and celebrated. Events were held in two local neighborhoods to show how streams have been buried, channeled and otherwise compromised as Pittsburgh has developed. Speakers reviewed how other cities have restored (daylighted) some of their buried streams, and why. Walking tours of possible daylighting sites in each neighborhood were led by stream experts, biologists, and landscape architects.

To illustrate the wide range of restoration projects possible in the Pittsburgh area, 3r2n held two seperate events focusing on two possible daylighting sites: one in Schenley Park in Oakland, and the other in Sheraden Park in the West End. Each event included a workshop and a walking tour of the potential daylighting site. After the tours, participants had time for discussion about the opportunities and problems of stream restoration. We considered whether daylighting makes sense for this and other sites in Pittsburgh, how daylighting and other stream restoration efforts could benefit our region, and ways restoration efforts could move foward.

National Expert

• Richard Pinkham, Rocky Mountain Institute

• Jan Oliver, Deputy Director 3 Rivers Wet Weather, Inc. Manager, ALCOSAN Wet Weather Program
• Keith Bowers, Biohabitats Inc. Hydrological Engineer, Civil and Environmental Consultants
• David French, Kimball and Associates

Models include the Louisville Stormwater District, Denmark, and Aachen Germany.