COMMUNITY MEETING ROOM, 1st floor
In the Great Lakes region, we are the stewards of 20% of the world’s surface fresh water
supply. We will explore what this means in the context of a growing worldwide demand for
fresh water in our changing global climate, and look at how we are managing the challenges
of climate change here in Cook County.
Some of the big questions: What do we need to do to prepare for the challenges that lie
ahead? What is the role of government—local, state, and federal—in preparing for them, and
what responsibilities do we have as citizens and consumers? What threats face the Great
Lakes and the Chicago area waterways, and how can we manage these threats? What is
“water justice,” and how might we balance it with other pressing demands?
Debra Shore is a Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater
Chicago, first elected in 2006. She has distinguished herself as a strong advocate for cleaning
up the Chicago waterways and for water resource recovery, including the reuse of treated
water and the generation of bio-gas. In recognition of her work, she received the Public
Officials Award from the Water Environment Federation in 2013.
This event is free and all are welcome. Co-sponsored by Chicago Ethical Humanist Circle,
Evanston Public Library, and City of Evanston Office of Sustainability. For more
information, please visit: chicagoethical.org
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