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
Contact Information
GVSU Northern Region
gvsu.edu/north
[email protected]
(231) 995-1785
Tags
traversecity northernmichigan pfas panel water
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This event was added on Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 3:05 p.m.