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WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY COMMISSION
14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, Maryland 20707-5902. (301) 206-8100. Fax:(301) 206-8186.
E-Mail:communications@wsscwater.com

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OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS & COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Native Tree Tour

A chance to identify trees indigenous to the region

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Kimberley Knox

301.206.8233

kknox@wsscwater.com

LAUREL, MD (May 11, 2009):� Tree lovers are invited to join Jim Benton, the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Watershed Manager and members of the Howard County Master Gardeners on a tour to identify trees indigenous to this region.

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The tour will take place on WSSC watershed property near the Pigtail Recreation Area that is normally restricted for public use. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., those who wish can join WSSC in pulling invasive weeds from a recent planting in the nearby area.

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For more information, please call Kim Knox, Community Outreach Manager at (301) 206-8233 or (240) 308-9134.

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WHAT: WSSC�s Native Tree Walk

WHERE: Pigtail Recreation Area, 5450 Greensbridge Road, Dayton, Md.

WHEN: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16 (Invasive Weed Removal from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

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WSSC is the 8th largest water and wastewater utility in the nation, with a network of more than 5,500 miles of fresh water pipe and nearly 5,400 miles of sewer pipeline. Serving customers in Prince George�s and Montgomery counties since 1918, our drinking water has always met or exceeded federal standards.