Nitrates in Drinking Water: The Threat and Potential Policy Responses (Webinar)

In this webinar, participants will examine how nitrates are affecting drinking water sources in the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes basins, the risks of this nutrient to human health, and policy options to respond to and prevent further contamination. Featured speakers include Sara Walling from Clean Wisconsin and Michael Schmidt & Kerri Johannsen from the Iowa Environmental Council.

Open to all, this webinar is designed for state and provincial legislators, legislative staff and other policy leaders. It is being hosted by the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Legislative Caucus.

Report: Cancer and the Environmental Risk Factors in Iowa, Iowa Environmental Council

Report: Nitrates on Tap: The Cost of Nitrate Contamination in Wisconsin Drinking Water, Clean Wisconsin and The Alliance for the Great Lakes