In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, Chatham Community Library will host an in-person discussion with Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton entitled, “Where Are We Now with Haw River PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane?”. This program is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
WHAT: Where Are We Now with Haw River PFAS and 1,4-Dioxane?: A Discussion with Haw Riverkeeper Emily Sutton
WHEN: Thursday, April 21, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
WHERE: Holmes Meeting Room, Chatham Community Library- 197 NC-87, Pittsboro, NC 27312
WHO: Emily Sutton joined the staff of Haw River Assembly in 2016, managing citizen science projects to watchdog against sediment pollution and monitor the tributaries and main stem of the Haw River. As Riverkeeper, she is now leading the fight against pollution in the Haw River on many fronts, including emerging contaminants, Jordan Lake nutrients, and sediment pollution. Emily grew up paddling rivers in the Midwest and moved to North Carolina to receive her B.A. at Appalachian State University in Sustainable Development, where she studied Agroecology, Watershed Ecology, and Outdoor Education. Emily lives in Chatham County, NC.
Registration is required and is limited to 80 ticketholders. A waiting list will not be offered. Standing room is not available for this event. Visit https://tinyurl.com/CCL-HawRiver to register.
Residents may also visit the libraries’ website www.chathamlibraries.org, or contact the Library at (919) 545-8084 or rita.vanduinen@chathamlibraries.org for more information on this and other events and programs.
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