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Jane McCleary, President of the Blanchard River Watershed Partnership, will speak about watersheds and plastic pollution at The Link on Sunday April 19 at 3:00pm. Free pizza will be provided after the talk for all who attend.McCleary will begin her talk by explaining what a watershed is and why it plays a critical role in the fight against plastic pollution. She’ll examine the threats facing our watersheds, including eye-opening statistics on the scale and economic cost of plastic pollution, with a closer look at contamination in the Great Lakes and waters around the world.
The presentation will also explain how plastics break down into microplastics, what these particles are made of, the risks they pose to ecosystems and human health and how they enter our food supply. Most importantly, attendees will leave with practical steps they can take to reduce exposure and help protect our waterways for future generations.
The BRWP’s mission is, “...to address problems and concerns that affect the health of the Blanchard River watershed and educate all citizens to the dynamics of the Blanchard River and its tributaries.” They were recently awarded a $20,000 grant to establish a urban prairie near downtown Findlay to help for flood mitigation and habitat. McCleary looks forward to sharing her knowledge and experience with the audience at The Link April 19.
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200 E Findlay St., Carey, OH, United States, Ohio 43316
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