PFAS in the Spokane River

The West Plains Water Coalition Presents a Free Public Meeting

Monday, April 14, 2025 7 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane
4340 W Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224

And livestreamed at https://youtube.com/live/SF0VgZTu–Y

This presentation for laypersons will explore and explain the discoveries of “forever chemicals” beyond well water in the West Plains, inviting questions from anyone with an interest in human health, clean water, scientific discovery, aquifer protection, and overall environmental stewardship. Spokane is not alone in the national acknowledgement of PFAS, but moving quickly towards community engagement in shared understanding and solutions throughout our watershed.

The guest speakers are Spokane Riverkeeper Jule Schultz; Geologist Dr. Chad Pritchard from Eastern Washington University; Dr. Fred Kirschner, a Tribal PFAS and SuperFund engineer; City of Spokane Public Works Director Marlene Feist; nature and health author Ammi Midstokke; and Coalition President John Hancock.

West Plains Water Coalition is a volunteer citizen group bringing attention to PFAS-polluted wells and groundwater across the West Plains region of Spokane, Washington. The Coalition is a registered 501(c)(3) charity.

These events are funded through a Public Participation Grant from the Washington State Department of Ecology but are not necessarily endorsed by the agency. Each will be livestreamed on the Coalition YouTube Channel.