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🚨 ATTENTION CALCASIEU PARISH RESIDENTS 🚨 It’s time to put people over pollution.
Join us for an important Environmental Community Data Forum focused on the growing petrochemical and industrial threats impacting our health, environment, and future right here in Calcasieu Parish.
📅 Date: Tuesday, February 3
⏰ Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Epps Memorial Library, 1320 North Simmons St., Lake Charles, LA 70601 (Northside Lake Charles)
🌍 Why This Matters
Did you know that over 25 petrochemical facilities are currently proposed or under construction in Louisiana, with the majority concentrated in just 10 parishes — Calcasieu Parish is one of them. Calcasieu Parish, it’s time to pay attention.
These facilities bring serious risks to:
Community health
Air and water quality
Long-term environmental safety
📊 What You’ll Learn
What we know:
• Data on proposed and expanding petrochemical facilities in Calcasieu Parish
• Research on the health impacts of toxic plant emissions on residents
What you can do:
• Learn how to use this data to advocate for your community
• Engage decision-makers and stakeholders using facts and community-driven evidence
🎤 Featured Speakers
You’ll hear directly from environmental justice leaders, including:
Dr. Beverly Wright, Founder & Executive Director, Deep South Center for Environmental Justice
Dr. Femi Adesanya, Director of Research Initiatives, Deep South Center for Environmental Justice
✅ This event is FREE and open to the public
🥤 Refreshments will be provided. Your voice matters. Your health matters. Join us and be part of the conversation shaping our future.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Epps Branch Library, 1316 Simmons St N, Lake Charles, LA 70601-1550, United States
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