Saturday, February 21
10:00 AM
Coffee, snacks and socializing at 9:30

Join Dr. Rachel Malison to learn about her pioneering water monitoring program focusing on the headwaters of the Columbia River Basin. This program seeks a better understanding of the extent and effects of water contamination on the watershed. The goal of the Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Program is to build a network of partners, collect data to detect pesticides in waterways, and provide education on sustainable pesticide practices, including alternatives to chemical intervention. Her presentation will highlight the implications of pesticide contamination in waterways, including their associated land areas and wildlife, and offer recommendations of best practices for controlling pollution. 

Rachel Malison grew up in northern Idaho, earning her Ph.D. in Systems Ecology at the University of Montana. She is now an Assistant Research Professor at the Flathead Lake Biological Station and in the Ecology & Evolution Program at the University of Montana.

How to attend:
Rachel Malison will not be presenting in person, but will be coming to us via Zoom. You can enjoy her program at the Library (details below) or register to view it via Zoom at https://bit.ly/Rachel

The program will be presented at the East Bonner County Library’s main branch at 1407 Cedar Street, Sandpoint. Coffee, tea and treats are available beginning at 9:30 a.m. The program is co-sponsored by Sandpoint Parks & Recreation, with support from East Bonner County Library District. Free and open to the public.

Saturday, March 21
10:00 AM
Coffee, snacks and socializing at 9:30
 
Join Jennifer Ekstrom to learn about Idaho Conservation League’s long-term goal to restore and protect North Idaho lakes and waters, conserve their native biodiversity, and ensure they remain swimmable, fishable, and safe into the future. The desire for Idahoans and visitors to be near and recreate in our lakes has resulted in expansive population growth. This development threatens to destroy nearshore areas and wetlands. ICL works to protect the lakes and waters of North Idaho from degradation, pollution, and inadequate land-use regulation while advocating for policies that safeguard them.

Jennifer joined ICL in 2022 to develop and lead the North Idaho Lakes Conservation Program and now serves as ICL’s North Idaho Director. Jennifer brings more than two decades of experience working on environmental campaigns. Most relevant is her previous position as founding Executive Director for Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper, where she successfully campaigned to improve the State of Idaho’s practices regarding the application of herbicides to waterways.

To attend:
In-person only at East Bonner County Library, 1407 Cedar Street, Sandpoint
Coffee, tea and treats are available beginning at 9:30 a.m. The program is co-sponsored by Sandpoint Parks & Recreation, with support from East Bonner County Library District. Free and open to the public.