Avon Lake Public Library’s Waugaman Gallery will host a viewing of the award-winning documentary, “The Erie Situation,” which explores the confluence of science, public sentiment, politics and the powerful farming lobby as Ohio wrestles with how to confront the drivers of toxic algae in one of the Great Lakes, according to a news release.
The viewing will take place at 7 p.m., Oct. 10, at the library located at 32649 Electric Blvd.
In 2014, the citizens of Toledo, Ohio, had to go without running water for three days when a bloom of highly toxic algae entered the drinking water plant from Lake Erie.
There will discussions on what’s at stake, who’s at risk and will volunteer measures be enough to confront this growing crisis, both in Ohio and beyond, the release said.
Time permitting, there will be discussion following the documentary to discuss what is being done to alleviate the causes, according to the release.
This program is part of a year-long environmental series, presented in partnership with Avon Lake’s Environmental Affairs Advisory Board and the Avon Lake Public Library, the release said.
Each session focuses on a different topic presented by experts who will educate, as well as provide tools and resources for making an impact in the community.
To register, go to www.ALPL.org.
