By: Maine Public Health Association
WHAT: Water quality, access, use, and scarcity are all significant public health challenges that people face around the world. This day-long symposium will feature guest presenters to talk about some of the water challenges in Maine, including safety/quality (environmental contamination, waste); access (ownership), usage (farming, recycling), and scarcity (drought, climate change).
WHEN: Thursday, June 20th, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Via zoom, REGISTER HERE
AGENDA:
Overview on water infrastructure and ownership in Maine
- Nicki Pellenz, Executive Director, Maine Water Utilities Association
- David Parent, Superintendent, Sanford Water District
Water access in tribal communities
- Lisa Sockabasin, MS, RN, Co-CEO, Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness
Panel: Identifying and implementing strategies to improve water quality and safety
- Hugh Kirkpatrick, General Manager, Caribou Utilities District
- Craig Douglas, P.E., General Manager, Brunswick & Topsham Water District
- Paul Thomas Hunt, Environmental Services Manager, Portland Water District
Panel: Resources and challenges for water testing infrastructure
- Patrick McKeown, PE, Business Development Manager, ECT2
- Sergio Cahueque, Organizer, Defend Our Health
- Rebecca Lincoln, Sc.D., Environmental Epidemiologist / Program Coordinator, Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention