Film Screening & Discussion, Wednesday, October 14th
6:00 p.m. — Watch the film prior to the discussion at the “Watch Party”
7:30 p.m. — Photo gallery and Film Discussion with The Story of Plastic co-creator Stiv Wilson and local Filmmaker Mark Dixon!
You are also welcome to watch the film in advance via the link you will receive when you register.
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This series is a project of Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community, League of Women Voters, Breathe Project, Halt the Harm Network and many other partners!
About the Film
The Story of Plastic takes a sweeping look at the man-made crisis of plastic pollution and the worldwide effect it has on the health of our planet and the people who inhabit it.
Spanning three continents, the film illustrates the ongoing catastrophe and distills a complex problem that is increasingly affecting the planet.
Previous Events:
9/30 – WATER MONITORING AND DRINKING WATER SAFETY (Recording)
This event will address Water Monitoring and Drinking Water Safety, including the work of ORSANCO, West Virginia University, Riverkeeper, and other groups to monitor the Ohio River and its tributaries, and the work of our water authorities to keep our drinking water safe.
Wednesday, September 30th, 7:00pm
Welcome and Overview: Bob Schmetzer
Moderator: Sr. Kari Pohl
SPEAKERS
Richard Harrison, Executive Director of ORSANCO
Melissa O’Neal, 3 Rivers Quest/West Virginia University
Dr. John Stolz, Duquesne University
Robert Steffes, Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa
Eric Harder, Mountain Watershed Association
PA Representative Sara Innamorato
9/16 – AIR MONITORING AND EMERGENCY SYSTEMS (Recording
The kick-off event for the Health & Safety in Beaver County series will discuss air monitoring systems in the region, citizen experiences and emergency management systems designed to keep the public safe.
Don't miss the panel of experts and important discussion!
Wednesday, September 16th, 7:00pm
Welcome and Overview: Bob Schmetzer
Moderator: Sr. Kari
SPEAKERS
Citizen Experiences: Karen Gdula and Barbara Goblick, Marcia Lehman/Chlorine Fire
Air Monitoring Overview: Ana Hoffman, Carnegie Mellon University
Shell Fenceline Monitoring: Adam Kron, Environmental Integrity Project and Karl Koerner, Clean Air Council
Citizen Tools: Mark Dixon (Purple Air, RAMP, AirVis VOC, Summa canisters)
Emergency Response: Eric Brewer, Beaver Emergency Management
Live Panel with Public Q&A: Sr. Kari
Partners
Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community -- BCMAC