Event Details

 What is the state of Illinois doing as the U.S. loses federal environmental protections?

The Freshwater Lab at UIC and Patagonia Fulton Market are hosting Acting Director of the Illinois EPA, James Jennings, to speak about how the state of Illinois is responding to unprecedented losses of U.S. environmental protections. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A portion and community mingling. 

What to expect:

- Presentation by Illinois EPA Acting Director James Jennings, Q&A, reception, and community mingling

To request more information, accommodations, directions or provide general comments, email thefreshwaterlab@gmail.com.

The Freshwater Lab at the University of Illinois-Chicago is an initiative that raises awareness about water issues in the Great Lakes and empowers people to claim and protect the most vital public asset. We work with students, policy makers, community members, researchers, artists and government officials to address pressing challenges and create a stable, prosperous future for the region. Investing in this future includes training a new generation of Great Lakes leaders.

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