Are environmental laws protecting our streams and rivers?  Entomologist John K. Jackson, Ph.D., of Stroud Water Research Center will explore that question on the evening of  July 18.

His lecture is the second in the monthly Stroud Seminar Series, hosted by the Center, and designed to address global, national, and local issues related to water.

Also on display on July 18th is an art exhibit by Vicki Vinton titled “Drill What Lies Beneath, an Artist’s Interpretation of the Marcellus Shale Gas Extraction Process.” This is the last public viewing of the entire collection.

All lectures are free and open to the public, are appropriate for ages 12 and older, and will be held in the Stroud Meetinghouse. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for tours and the art exhibit; lectures start promptly at 7 p.m. A wine and cheese reception will precede the lecture.

More upcoming lectures include:

-- August 29: “How emerging tools and approaches enable scientists to confront major environmental challenges that threaten our world.” Led by the Center’s Organic Geochemist Anthony K. Aufdenkampe, Ph.D.;

-- September 19: “Connecting with nature in a Digital Age.” Led by Patricia Zaradic, Ph.D., director of the Red Rock Institute;

-- October 24: “The science behind your livable landscape.” Led by the Center’s Biogeochemist Louis A. Kaplan, Ph.D.;

-- November 7: “Why do we need wetlands, and does the Clean Water Act protect them?” Led by the Center’s Assistant Director, Vice President, and Research Scientist Dave B. Arscott, Ph.D..

Sponsors include Wells Fargo Bank and Northern Trust.

For more information, visit the Stroud Water Research Center events webpage.

7/2/2012