THE ENVIRONMENT SHOW on NewTV

This month (October): Newton's Aqueducts: Preserving Our Historic Green Pathways
Host: Cris Criscitiello, Newton Conservators

This program takes viewers on a tour of Newton's Aqueduct pathways, highlighting both their special joys and the need to preserve these beautiful greenways for future generations. Beautiful footage shows where the paths begin along the Charles River and run through Waban and Newton Highlands to the Newton Center Playground. Host Cris Criscitiello points out the wildflowers, trees and birds along the way. Engineer Frank Steiger explains how the huge aqueduct pipes originally brought water into the city, dropping six inches a mile because they used only gravity, no pumps. Doug Dickson, a past president of the Newton Conservators and a member of the Newton Conservation Commission, explains efforts to maintain and preserve these pathways. Henry Finch, who has frequently given tours of these pathways for the Newton Conservators, explains the ins and outs of several areas along the way.

The Environment Show is broadcast at eight times weekly for a four-week duration on the NewTV Blue channel (Comcast Channel 10, RCN Channel 15, Verizon Channel 34):

Shows produced by the Green Decade are hosted by Beverly Droz with guests from a variety of environmental organizations and interests. Newton Conservators shows are hosted by Cris Criscitiello and other members of the Conservators.