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Join Itasca Waters and Minnesota Sea Grant in learning about the impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), or "forever chemicals", on Minnesotan waters as part of the Itasca Water Wisdom online webinar series, co-sponsored by MNSG.
PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals," are unlike any other harmful environmental contaminants that have been faced before. Once they enter the environment, they don't fully degrade, instead spreading quickly through water and air. This has allowed them to contaminate pristine waters in remote regions, including the middle of Lake Superior. To add to the challenge, PFAS are more than perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) - there are thousands of PFAS, including "precursors" that can transform into PFOS or PFOA once they enter the environment.
This presentation will highlight recent work evaluating PFAS in Lake Superior, challenges and emerging solutions for PFAS monitoring and treatment, and a perspective on what people and agencies can do to help address the problem.
Speaker
- Bridget Ulrich Ph.D., Natural Resources Research Institute (NRRI) Aqueous Geochemist and Principal Research Scientist
Date
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Time
Noon to 1:00 p.m. CT
Registration
Registration is required to attend this virtual event.
Event sponsors
Practical Water Wisdom: a Virtual Learning Series is presented by Itasca Waters with support from:
- Minnesota Sea Grant
- Itasca Soil and Water Conservation District
- Itasca Coalition of Lake Associations
- KAXE/KBXE
- Rapids Radio
- Grand Rapids Herald Review
Contact
John A. Downing, director, Minnesota Sea Grant.
Image description: Rocky and forested coastline along Lake Superior. Image credit: Wikimedia Commons.
