Mapping PFAS on the West Plains
The HUB in Airway Heights 12703 W 14th St, Airway Heights, WA, United StatesFeaturing Dr. Chad Pritchard, Geology Professor, Eastern Washington University Monday, Jan. 29, 2024 7:00 p.m. at the HUB in Airway Heights 12703 W 14th St (Highway 2) A dynamic speaker, Dr. Chad Pritchard is our foremost local expert on West Plains geology and groundwater, after studying it in depth for twelve years. He will present…
Earth Matters Now – A live radio interview about PFAS
With John Hancock, Founder and President West Plains Water Coalition Tuesday Feb 6 at noon KYRS FM 92.3 in Spokane and 88.1 elsewhere or streaming at http://kyrs.org/ Earth Matters Now is a progressive talk show about local, regional, and national environmental and science news, advocacy, and commentary. The hosts are Mike Petersen and Laura Ackerman.
Fairchild Air Force Base Restoration Advisory Board Public Meeting and Open House
Shriners Event Center 7217 W Westbow Rd, Spokane, WA, United States3:00-4:30 p.m. Restoration Advisory Board Meeting (RAB) 6:00-8:00 p.m. Open House Shriners Event Center 7217 W Westbow Rd Spokane 99224 The RAB is a formal committee of military, engineering, government, and community members, addressing community concerns about environmental restoration at FAFB. Coalition board members John Hancock and Mo Noder are also members of the RAB,…
How to Talk to Your Doctor about PFAS
The HUB in Airway Heights 12703 W 14th St, Airway Heights, WA, United StatesFeaturing Dr. Bob Lutz, Washington State Department of Health Monday, Feb 26 7:00 p.m. at The HUB in Airway Heights 12703 W 14th St (Highway 2) This event is designed to help people understand the health implications of exposure to chemicals called per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), and explain how to talk to your doctor…
West Plains PFAS Update
The HUB in Airway Heights 12703 W 14th St, Airway Heights, WA, United StatesMon., June 3, 2024 7:00-8:30 p.m. The HUB, 12703 W. 14th Ave. (Hwy 2) Airway Heights, WA Free & Open to the Public Featuring Guest Speaker Jennifer Sabel Section manager of Environmental Epidemiology, Washington State Department of Health Ms. Sabel will present the results of the West Plains PFAS Cancer Analysis, and take questions about…
All About Home Filters
A “how to” presentation about understanding and selecting the ideal home PFAS filter, from the variety of certified options now available. Plus your questions about this complicated and fast-moving health concern and your own PFAS well test. Join us in-person or virtually: In-person https://www.facebook.com/share/Bkr6ttY4fJaQiNbH/ Facebook Live stream https://www.facebook.com/share/Hxw6eRNtpTkMxrz6/ YouTube Live stream https://www.youtube.com/live/vsNR_8OoVTM?si=HBv8xiRNMb8iDkRD
National PFAS News and Hopes What’s in Store for the West Plains?
Dr. Cordner’s talk will explain the national context of PFAS contamination, including scientific advances, drinking water safety regulations, and funding for testing and cleanup activities
PFAS and Real Estate A free public meeting
Monday Jan 27 6:30 p.m. The HUB, 12703 W 14th (US Highway 2), Airway Heights, WA A panel presentation on the duties of residential property sellers and realtors to disclose information, the effects of PFAS on property assessments, and home well testing. Speakers include local realtor Patrick Cooper, Spokane County’s Chief Deputy Assessor Joe Hollenback,…
Friend of the Bluff Presents “Forever Chemicals” information and local update A free public meeting
Wednesday, Feb 12 6:30 p.m. Spokane Woman’s Club 1428 W 9th Ave, Spokane, WA 99204 Featuring John Hancock, West Plains Water Coalition, founder and President Including West Plains PFAS investigations, Chad Pritchard’s testing in Latah Creek and the Spokane River, implications of new EPA standards, Spokane County’s Clean Water Task Force, national PFAS trends, and opportunities…
Results of the Community PFAS Survey
The HUB in Airway Heights 12703 W 14th St, Airway Heights, WA, United StatesA free public meeting Summarizing the findings of the Coalition's survey of individual health and lifestyle impacts of PFAS well water on the West Plains. In partnership with the Oregon Public Health Institute, with funding from Toxic Free Future. Speakers to be announced. If you are unable to attend in person, please watch the livestream…
PFAS in the Spokane River
Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane 4340 West Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA, United StatesThe 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 Since PFAS was first found in Airway Heights City water, in 2017, the map of proven contamination has continued to expand. Beyond West Plains drinking water, PFAS…
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