Becoming Freshwater Stewards: A Discovery World Discussion

500 North Harbor Drive,Milwaukee WI 53202

28 July, 2021

Description

A Discovery World panel discussion on the role humans can play in protecting our environment. What role can humans play in protecting our environment? As part of Black Box Fund's Out of the Box programming series that weave in and around the themes explored in Cracking Art art’s installation Rebirth, as well as supporting and promoting global and local cultural and social issues, we are partnering with Discovery World to lead a discussion on the action and communication methods used to engage audience about the importance of protecting and preserving our freshwater resources. Join us in a panel discussion, and bring your questions for our guests from the Shedd Aquarium, the School of Freshwater Sciences, Milwaukee Water Works, and Clark Dietz INC. Program Organizer and Moderator: John Emmerich, Vice President, Exhibits & Audience Engagement at Discovery World, Milwaukee Panelists: Jaclyn Wegner, Director, Conservation Action Shedd Aquarium, Chicago Liz Sutton, Outreach Program Manager School of Fresh Water Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee https://uwm.edu/freshwater/people/klump-j-val-1/ Karen Dettmer, P.E., Superintendent Milwaukee Water Works, City of Milwaukee Mustafa Emir, Wisconsin Regional Director Clark Dietz Introduction: Marilu Knode, Executive Director - Black Box Fund For the entire Out of the Box series schedule, visit Blackboxfund.org