"Know Lake County" Lecture Series

Description

The Lake County Library’s Know Lake County lecture series will feature Angela De Palma-Dow, Invasive Species Coordinator for the Department of Water Resources (DWR) of the County of Lake speaking about local water concerns. The program will take place at 2:00 p.m. on March 16 at the Lakeport Library 1425 N. High Street March. In Lake County Water Resources is responsible for the preservation, health, and growth of Clear Lake.
De Palma-Dow will touch on water quality issues in Clear Lake including cyanobacteria, post-fire impacts, and current management and monitoring in place. She will discuss the current aquatic invasive species present in Clear Lake, invasive species of concern in California including identification and distribution. De Palma-Dow will talk about what individuals can do to help improve water quality in Lake County and Clear Lake.
The library is presenting this program in recognition of World Water Day on March 22. According to the website www.worldwaterday.org, “This World Water Day, 22nd March, is about tackling the water crisis by addressing the reasons why so many people are being left behind.” Billions of people around the world lack a reliable supply of clean, fresh water.
The monthly Know Lake County lectures feature speakers from a wide array of organizations and disciplines, each representing some aspect of Lake County.
Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Lake County Library. The library is located at 1425 N. High St. For more information call 263-8817.