BDN reports on research shared at Maine Sustainability & Water Conference
The Bangor Daily News mentioned research presented at the annual Maine Sustainability & Water Conference in the article, “Maine’s wells could be polluted with arsenic, lead.” Scientists who shared their research said they want to encourage residents to test their water for such invisible troublemakers as arsenic and lead, and then take steps to mitigate problems that may be found, according to the article. The Maine Sustainability & Water Conference, held each year by the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the University of Maine, is a good place for scientists — both students and professionals — to network and share ideas and their research, according to organizers. “The conference provides an extraordinary opportunity for people from across Maine to come together and learn from one another,” said David Hart, director of the Mitchell Center. “By sharing success stories, preparing for new challenges and showcasing the work of students on their way to becoming future leaders, the conference helps to build a brighter economic and environmental future for Maine communities.” Founded in 1994, it is the largest conference in Maine focused on issues at the intersection of economic development and environmental stewardship. The event draws registrants from universities, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and federal, state, and municipal government. This year, 390 people attended the conference.