Join us for “Turn on the Taps: Ensuring Clean Water for All”, a four-part summer series in 2024 focusing on water quality issues in Maine. Beginning August 3 and held at various area locations, each gathering is free of charge and will feature a local expert presenting their knowledge and experience. Knowing more can foster a deeper appreciation and desire to safeguard that which is precious to us. For more info email Denise, [email protected]
Saturday, August 3, 10:30am Camden Public Library: Water Privatization: A Dilemma for Maine Communities. Nickie Sekera of Community Water Justice
and the Maine State Water Commission will lead a conversation about local water rights in Maine.
Thursday, August 22, 10:00am Begin Again Farm, 1133 Finntown Road, Warren: Water Quality and Quantity: the Farmers’ Friends. Farmers Bill Pluecker and Chloe Maxmin will show us how the quality and quantity of water affects their hard-corganic farm. Parking is limited at the farm so please carpool. Bring a chair. If it rains we’ll meet at Nativity Lutheran Church instead.
Saturday, September 7, 10:30am Rockport Opera House: The Water Connection: Risks and Impacts of Metal Mining in Maine. Jan Morrill of Earthworks, joined by Ralph Chapman, will lead a conversation about the impact of mining on water.
Wednesday September 25, 11:00 am, Nativity Lutheran Church, 179 Old County Rd, Rockport: Maine Water Company. The program will feature staff members from the Maine Water Company: Mark Vannoy – President; Mike Cummons – Vice President; Mike Ames – Director of Service Delivery; and Mary Jane Dillingham – Water Quality Manager. If their schedules permit, Dan Libby – Chief Plant Operator and Tom Parra – Superintendent may join the others. This program will provide time to learn from the executive staff of the Maine Water Company about how our water is collected, controlled and dispersed to ensure its quality. There will also be time for your questions. The program is free and open to the community.
Saturday, August 3, 10:30am Camden Public Library: Water Privatization: A Dilemma for Maine Communities. Nickie Sekera of Community Water Justice
and the Maine State Water Commission will lead a conversation about local water rights in Maine.
Thursday, August 22, 10:00am Begin Again Farm, 1133 Finntown Road, Warren: Water Quality and Quantity: the Farmers’ Friends. Farmers Bill Pluecker and Chloe Maxmin will show us how the quality and quantity of water affects their hard-corganic farm. Parking is limited at the farm so please carpool. Bring a chair. If it rains we’ll meet at Nativity Lutheran Church instead.
Saturday, September 7, 10:30am Rockport Opera House: The Water Connection: Risks and Impacts of Metal Mining in Maine. Jan Morrill of Earthworks, joined by Ralph Chapman, will lead a conversation about the impact of mining on water.
Wednesday September 25, 11:00 am, Nativity Lutheran Church, 179 Old County Rd, Rockport: Maine Water Company. The program will feature staff members from the Maine Water Company: Mark Vannoy – President; Mike Cummons – Vice President; Mike Ames – Director of Service Delivery; and Mary Jane Dillingham – Water Quality Manager. If their schedules permit, Dan Libby – Chief Plant Operator and Tom Parra – Superintendent may join the others. This program will provide time to learn from the executive staff of the Maine Water Company about how our water is collected, controlled and dispersed to ensure its quality. There will also be time for your questions. The program is free and open to the community.
