Are we running out of fresh water? Scientists predict critical water shortages within our lifetime right here in Southern Maryland. To the Last Drop: Our Looming Fresh Water Crisis, a public forum sponsored by the Calvert Marine Museum and the Leagues of Women Voters of Calvert and St. Mary’s Counties, invites you to explore this critical issue with area and regional experts on Friday, April 23 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Calvert Marine Museum.
Southern Maryland appears to have nearly as much water as land according to Google Earth, but we don’t bathe with or drink surface water. Fresh water comes from aquifers collected inside porous rock millions of years ago, and it’s disappearing. Get educated and get involved. Water is essential to life, and yet we act as if the supply is endless. Come and learn how we can help preserve this most precious natural resource.
The keynote address will be given by Dr. Robert Summers, deputy secretary of the Maryland Department of the Environment. Dr. Summers has served the citizens of Maryland for nearly 24 years in various capacities within Maryland’s progressive and nationally recognized environmental programs, with emphasis on scientific and technical issues related to water pollution control, drinking water protection and federal, State and local government environmental laws and regulations. Representatives from Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties, as well as the Maryland Geological Survey and the former director of Metcom, will participate in a panel discussion focusing on specific concerns and impacts. Posters, displays, and additional information will be available in the museum lobby. Visit www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for more information or call (410) 326-2042 ext. 32.
Join the Calvert Marine Museum in celebrating 40 years of excellence in 2010. The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $2.00 for children ages 5 – 12; children under 5 are free. For a complete listing of museum activities and programs, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call (410) 326-2042 ext. 41 for more information.