Restoring and Enhancing the White River

When
October 28, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location
2100 E 71st Street Indianapolis, IN 46220
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Speaker: Scott Salmon --- Executive Director of the Friends of the White River. (Email: scott@friendsofwhiteriver.org) (Sponsored By: Christopher Moore)(ID: 1921)

This presentation will be an overview of the natural and human history of the White River, the Great Flood of 1913, the ecological impacts and public safety hazards of low-head dams, the 1999 White River fish kill and subsequent restoration, current water pollution threats such as erosion and combined sewer overflows, and ongoing restoration projects including the Dig Indy tunnel and Emrichsville Dam removal.

The Scientech Club provides a forum for weekly presentations and discussions in science, technology, and other topics. The Club meets most Mondays at the Northside Events Center and Social Club (2100 E. 71st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220.