Water Experts to Convene at Decatur High

Water issues will be the subject of a free 90-minute event at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at Decatur High School Performing Arts Center.

Highlights:

• Screening of the documentary “Carbon for Water,” which explores the water crisis (and an inventive solution) in the Western Province of Kenya. Filmmakers Evan Abramson and Carmen Elsa Lopez will talk about their experience creating the film.
• Experts from five organizations working on water issues around the world will deliver 5-minute mini-lectures, similar to “TED” talks.
  

• “From Nature to Your Tap: Water in Atlanta," Dr. Ethell Vereen, Jr., Emory University
• “Waging War Against the Insidious Guinea Worm,” Dr. Ernesto Ruiz-Tiben, The Carter Center
• “Creating Champions of Water Protection,” Erin Villines, The Nature Conservancy
• “Conservation of Water and Energy: One College’s Story,” Dr. John F. Pilger, Agnes Scott College
• “Blinding Trachoma and Other Water-Borne Diseases,” Stephanie Ogden, Task Force for Global Health

The event is open to the public and is free, but reservations are encouraged. Email Gail Rothman (Gail@DecaturEducationFoundation.org) to RSVP.

Why this event? It’s a preview of a daylong symposium, “Water Wise,” taking place the next day for all 8th graders at Renfroe Middle School and all 9th graders at Decatur High. Two dozen speakers will hold sessions throughout the day.