Gender Benders - Contaminants in the Bow River Location: Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, Shannon Terrace (Access via 130 Ave. SW and 37 St. SW) When: Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Contact: Chris Lalonde Email: chris@friendsoffishcreek.org WebSite: www.friendsoffishcreek.org Friends of Fish Creek September Speaker Series Gender Benders: Contaminants in the Bow River- Presented by Dr. Hamid Habibi, University of Calgary - Faculty of Science, Faculty of Medicine Dr. Habibi has studied 61 waterways in Southern Alberta to investigate the impact of environmental contaminants on fish. Contaminants, such as organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and other compounds, exist at concentrations significant enough to cause sex changes in fish. Learn how the University of Calgary and the City of Calgary s ACWA project (Advancing Canadian Wastewater Assets) is improving wastewater treatment technology to address these environmental issues. Registration required, to register please contact chris@friendsoffishcreek.org or 403-238-3841. Free for Friends Members and $5.00 for non-members. .
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130 Ave. SW