WEEKEND: Port Angeles rebates information available at fair booth

Published 12:01 am Friday, August 16, 2013

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, August 16.

PORT ANGELES — Information on stormwater control, weatherization and food-waste reduction will be available at the city of Port Angeles booth at the Clallam County Fair.

The booth in the Merchant’s Building will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. today and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Stormwater Prevention Specialist Jonathan Boehme will demonstrate how a rain garden can reduce water runoff.

Rebates of up to $500 for building a rain garden are available for city residents.

Also available will be information on rebates for new windows, insulation and ductless heat pumps.

Waste-reduction specialist Helen Freilich will tell how to prevent food waste and compost the rest.