Explore the challenges facing the Elk/Kootenai Watershed in our upcoming webinar on Canadian coal pollution. Mountaintop removal coal mining is causing high levels of nitrates and toxic selenium to pollute the watershed. This jeopardizes water quality, poses threats to aquatic life and presents a potential hazard to human health.
Tribes, First Nations, and environmental advocates have expressed urgency for meaningful, collaborative action to protect the watershed’s health for future generations.
Presenters will include:
- Rich Janssen Jr, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Natural Resources Director
- Genny Hoyle, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Environmental Director
- Shawn Young, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Fish and Wildlife Director
- Erin Sexton, senior scientist with the University of Montana
- USGS WY-MT Water Science Center Staff
- Jennifer Ekstrom, Idaho Conservation League North Idaho Waters Associate
- Derf Johnson, Montana Environmental Information Center Deputy Director
Join us for this discussion on Jan. 31 at 4:00 pm as we examine the challenges, advocate for environmental justice, and call for cross-border action to safeguard the Elk/Kootenai Watershed. Your participation can raise awareness and foster collaboration for a sustainable and thriving future.
Registration for this webinar is required.
