Concerned about lake water quality? Talk in Bremen to offer tips on what you can do. – South Bend Tribune

Concerned about lake water quality? Talk in Bremen to offer tips on what you can do.  South Bend Tribune

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Concerned about lake water quality? Talk in Bremen to offer tips on what you can do. – South Bend Tribune

Improving Water Quality in Lake of the Woods

BREMEN — A talk on improving water quality in Lake of the Woods, focusing on watersheds and the role of citizens, will be held at 6 p.m. on October 30th. The event will take place at the Bremen Conservation Club, located at 8745 North Shore Drive.

About the Speaker

Adam Thada, the president of the Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund, will be the speaker at the event. He will discuss the volunteer-based water monitoring program implemented by the fund.

Event Sponsorship

The event is sponsored by the Marshall County Soil and Water Conservations District.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  2. Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  3. Goal 15: Life on Land

Key Points

  • The talk aims to raise awareness about watersheds and water quality.
  • Citizens will learn how they can contribute to improving the water quality of the lake they live in or recreate in.
  • The Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund’s volunteer-based water monitoring program will be highlighted.
  • The event is sponsored by the Marshall County Soil and Water Conservations District.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

  1. SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

    • Target 6.3: By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater, and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally.
    • Indicator: The article mentions a talk about watersheds, water quality, and citizen involvement in improving water quality, which aligns with the target of improving water quality.

  2. SDG 15: Life on Land

    • Target 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains, and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements.
    • Indicator: The article mentions the Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund’s volunteer-based water monitoring program, which indicates efforts towards the conservation and sustainable use of freshwater ecosystems.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Targets Indicators
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation Target 6.3: By 2030, improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping and minimizing release of hazardous chemicals and materials, halving the proportion of untreated wastewater, and substantially increasing recycling and safe reuse globally. The article mentions a talk about watersheds, water quality, and citizen involvement in improving water quality.
SDG 15: Life on Land Target 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration, and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains, and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements. The article mentions the Lake Maxinkuckee Environmental Fund’s volunteer-based water monitoring program.

Source: southbendtribune.com