PFAS Resource and Education Panel: Our Water, Our Health, Our Community
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Traverse City Regional Center
Alumni, Community, Faculty, Staff, Students
Attendees will discover how local science and community action
intersect to protect our water. Featuring a "PFAS 101"
discussion led by Dr. Rick Rediske, this gathering is designed to
bring together local voices ranging from public health and
environmental advocates to municipal and community stakeholders. Learn
how students, citizens, and local partners can collaborate to champion
clean water.
Panelists:
- Dr. Rick Rediske Emeritus Professor & Environmental Chemist, Grand Valley State University
- Abigail Hendershott MPART Executive Director, State of Michigan
- Dr. Vernon LaLone - Wave Lumina
- Russel Springsteen - Founder & Owner, Right Brain Brewery
- Paul Szafranski - General Manager, McCardel Culligan
- Sam Flamont - CEO & Founder, The Mitten Group
Location Information
Northwestern Michigan College
Scholars Hall
1450 College Dr,
Traverse City, MI 49686
Download parking map for the Traverse City Regional Center
Contact Information
GVSU Northern Region
gvsu.edu/north
[email protected]
(231) 995-1785
Tags
northernmichigan panel pfas traversecity water
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This event was added to the calendar by Jessie Fousset (foussetj@gvsu.edu) on Thursday, August 13, 2026 and was last updated on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 9:02 a.m.