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This Month: Lead lines and environmental justice

Join Gina Ramirez, an award-winning Southeast Side Community activist, for an inspiring talk on water justice. Growing up on Chicago's Southeast Side, she’s always lived without safe tap water. Now she's fighting to replace Chicago's 400,000+ lead service lines—the most in the nation. Learn how grassroots organizing drives change and why clean water is a fundamental right for all. Hear about one of her personal success stories: how she secured her parents' line replacement after a two-year process, saving them $600 yearly on bottled water.

Each month, we invite water experts to share their innovative work in a concise 15-minute presentation, followed by refreshing networking opportunities with snacks and drinks. These gatherings are designed to create meaningful connections within our water community while providing insights into cutting-edge research and initiatives. Open to all students, faculty, and interested community members, our Watering Holes offer a perfect blend of education and social interaction in a welcoming environment.