As Chicagoans, many of us think of Lake Michigan as that great unlimited water source on our eastern shore. When we remember to think about our other dynamic water resource, the Chicago River, we focus briefly on that backward flowing body of water famous for green dye on St. Patrick Day, or its historically smelly spot of stockyard runoff, know as “Bubbly Creek”. Yet, few of us consider what happens after we turn on the faucet, or flush the toilet. Join us on Saturday, March 25th for the third event in our Winter Workshop Series, “Water, Water Everywhere But, Is It Safe to Drink?” as local experts help us focus on what’s happening in our region with water conservation, filtration and stormwater management.
Wondering if a “Flint Michigan” could happen here? Want to know what’s really in the water when children take a sip at a school or park district water fountain? Worried about what you might be brushing your teeth with or water used for cooking? Ever had a flooded basement or backyard? Thinking ahead to summer, will it be safe to go jump in the lake? Can we really eat fish from the river? What about the chemicals in your neighbor's lush green lawn? What are microbeads, anyway? How should we dispose of unwanted medicine? Does buying bottled water really matter? How can we save more money on our water bills, while creating a more water-rich environment for all? For answers to these and other questions, meet representatives and experts from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), RainReady, Chicago Park District, Beach Water Quality Program and Citizens Utility Board. Also, stay for our Water Action Fair, and learn what local organizations are doing to advocate for and protect our valuable water resources and ways you can take action, too.
Saturday, March 25, 2017
1:00-3:00 PM
Willye B. White Field House
1610 W. Howard Chicago,
Illinois 60626
If you are in the Rogers Park area the last Saturday in March (3/25), join us for this intergenerational, family friendly, learning experience. Bring your questions, your water bills, or just your thirst for more water conservation knowledge. It will be fun and informative!
RSVP : by 3/20/17 Click the button below or choose one of the following
Wondering if a “Flint Michigan” could happen here? Want to know what’s really in the water when children take a sip at a school or park district water fountain? Worried about what you might be brushing your teeth with or water used for cooking? Ever had a flooded basement or backyard? Thinking ahead to summer, will it be safe to go jump in the lake? Can we really eat fish from the river? What about the chemicals in your neighbor's lush green lawn? What are microbeads, anyway? How should we dispose of unwanted medicine? Does buying bottled water really matter? How can we save more money on our water bills, while creating a more water-rich environment for all? For answers to these and other questions, meet representatives and experts from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District (MWRD), RainReady, Chicago Park District, Beach Water Quality Program and Citizens Utility Board. Also, stay for our Water Action Fair, and learn what local organizations are doing to advocate for and protect our valuable water resources and ways you can take action, too.
Saturday, March 25, 2017
1:00-3:00 PM
Willye B. White Field House
1610 W. Howard Chicago,
Illinois 60626
If you are in the Rogers Park area the last Saturday in March (3/25), join us for this intergenerational, family friendly, learning experience. Bring your questions, your water bills, or just your thirst for more water conservation knowledge. It will be fun and informative!
- Cost: Free (Registration Required)
- Free Water Conservation Kits For First Ten Household Registrations (attendance required)
- Donations Requested for local community organization:
RSVP : by 3/20/17 Click the button below or choose one of the following
- Email: [email protected] (include attendee name, e-mail/ phone, number attending)
- or
- Walk-in: Willye B. White Field House, 1610 W Howard, Chicago, IL [Mo-Fr: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM, Sa: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM]
- or
- Phone: 773-442-2716 (leave name, phone /email and number of persons attending)