About the Event:
Date: Monday, March 24, 2014
Start time: 5:30 PM
Location: Lugar Courtroom, West Virginia University College of Law
This event - "Protecting West Virginia's Water: Legislation, Litigation, and Lessons Learned for the Future of Water Regulation in West
Virginia" - is geared around an overall analysis of how safe public water resources are in West Virginia, as well as what changes we might see (or should see) in water-related regulation as a result of the chemical spill in Charleston. The speakers are categorized in the following areas – legislation, science, public health, and corporate governance. The chemical spill in Charleston has put West Virginia in the national spotlight. Policy makers, scientists, and health professionals have an obligation to come together and ensure our water supply is protected. This event hopes to bring together the state's experts and lead us in the direction of intelligent and well-educated decision-making.
Date: Monday, March 24, 2014
Start time: 5:30 PM
Location: Lugar Courtroom, West Virginia University College of Law
This event - "Protecting West Virginia's Water: Legislation, Litigation, and Lessons Learned for the Future of Water Regulation in West
Virginia" - is geared around an overall analysis of how safe public water resources are in West Virginia, as well as what changes we might see (or should see) in water-related regulation as a result of the chemical spill in Charleston. The speakers are categorized in the following areas – legislation, science, public health, and corporate governance. The chemical spill in Charleston has put West Virginia in the national spotlight. Policy makers, scientists, and health professionals have an obligation to come together and ensure our water supply is protected. This event hopes to bring together the state's experts and lead us in the direction of intelligent and well-educated decision-making.