Amelia Yunker MLIS
Head of Adult Services
Salem-South Lyon District Library
(248) 437-6431
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Amelia Yunker
Salem-South Lyon District Library
248-437-6431
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Water Resources Discussion Planned by Library
Four water resource representatives from Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw Counties and South Lyon will join forces to answer your questions about your water.
Held on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 7:00 PM, and hosted by the Salem-South Lyon District Library and the South Lyon Community Television, the Water Roundtable will include
· Douglas Varney, Director of the Department of Public Works and Utilities for the City of South Lyon
· Jim Nash, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner
· Evan N. Pratt, P.E., Washtenaw County Water Resources Commissioner
· Brian Jonckheere, Livingston County Water Drain Commissioner
Panelists will address concerns from the public and answer questions about the prevention of PFAS and contaminants, how the COVID crisis has impacted water resources, well safety, groundwater, meter accuracy, storm water management, ongoing innovations, and much more. Sign up through the Library’s calendar to attend through Zoom, or participate in real-time through the Library’s Facebook page.
This event is held in conjunction with National Infrastructure Week from September 14-21, Oakland County’s award winning Water Infrastructure 101 program, and the Great Michigan Read. This year’s selection for the Great Michigan Read -- What the Eyes Don’t See by Mona Hanna-Attisha -- is available at local libraries and relays Hanna-Attisha’s involvement in diagnosing the Flint water crisis. The 2019-2020 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities and supported by national, statewide, and local partners, including the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Meijer Foundation.
“Educating the public is vitally important and I thank all our local libraries for their great partnership. Most people understand the public health and environmental impacts of what we do but don’t know how our systems work.” said Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash.
“We serve three different communities in three different counties, and pride ourselves in equal access to information to all our users.” says Amelia Yunker from the Salem-South Lyon District Library. “We’re thankful that the Water Commissioners and Director were available to provide open and comprehensive dialogue.”
This event will be recorded and made available for future viewing through the Library’s webpage and the Community Television Channel. Any questions about the program can be answered by visiting the library or by calling (248) 437-6431.
CONTACT: Amelia Yunker, Salem-South Lyon District Library (248) 437-6431