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Dr. Debora L. Swackhamer’s lecture, “Drop by Drop: Everyday Solutions to Toxic Water,†will address the threats facing our freshwater resources and the achievements we’ve made in turning the tide toward sustainability. From the loss of natural buffers and filters such as wetlands, to the introduction of endocrines and industry and consumer-induced toxins, the planet’s rivers, lakes, streams and groundwater reserves are under increasing stress. The good news is that concern for our finite water supply is beginning to take center stage in town halls and legislative chambers, and that each of us has the power to make a difference everyday. Swackhamer will also offer an update on Minnesota’s own groundbreaking 25-year plan for a sustainable water future.