WESTPORT – A public program exploring the growing environmental and public health concerns surrounding PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals,” will take place this month at the Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road.

Sponsored by the Westport Conservation Department, in partnership with the Westport Library, Westport Shellfish Commission and Sustainable Westport, the event will take place Wednesday, March 18, from 7 to 8 p.m. The program, which is free and open to the public, will include information on how pollution and climate change are affecting Connecticut’s coastal ecosystems and Long Island Sound.

“Forever Chemicals in Connecticut’s Coastal Waters: A Community Conversation on Pollution and Climate Change” will feature marine environmentalist Dick Harris, who will examine the persistence of PFAS chemicals in aquatic environments, their movement through waterways, and emerging challenges facing coastal communities.

PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a class of synthetic chemicals widely used in consumer and industrial products. Because they do not easily break down in the environment, they can accumulate in water, wildlife, and humans, raising increasing concerns.

The event is part of ongoing community programming focused on environmental stewardship, science education, and climate awareness.

Registration is encouraged. Click here for more information and free tickets.

The Westport Library

20 Jesup Road Westport, CT 06880 / 203-291-4800

www.westportlibrary.org

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