Notre Dame researcher to discuss the global freshwater crisis for 'Science at Sunset' series | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › Notre Dame researcher to discuss the global freshwater crisis for 'Science at Sunset' series Notre Dame researcher to discuss the global freshwater crisis for 'Science at Sunset' series Published: September 18, 2018 Author: Brett Peters Gary Lamberti The University of Notre Dame’s Linked Experimental Ecosystem Facility (ND-LEEF) will host an event in its “Science at Sunset” series from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 (Thursday). The event will take place at the Morrison Family Pavilion within St. Patrick’s County Park located on Laurel Road in South Bend and feature a presentation by Gary Lamberti, professor and former chair of biological sciences at Notre Dame, titled, “The global freshwater crisis – challenges and solutions.” In discussing the presentation, Lamberti said, “Fresh water is arguably the planet’s most imperiled resource, with more than 1 billion people lacking access to clean water and 3 billion lacking adequate sanitation.” At the event, he will explain the challenges affecting this natural resource and how those issues impact public health and biodiversity in freshwater systems. Lamberti, affiliated member of the Environmental Change Initiative, will also share his global perspective on how the environment will adapt and how human populations could ensure freshwater access for current and future generations. ND-LEEF will provide snacks for the free program and attendees are welcome to bring their own beverages, including beer and wine. Glass containers and other alcoholic drinks are prohibited; all beverages must be brought in plastic or metal containers. Although the County Parks and ND-LEEF partner on many science-related programs, the “Science at Sunset” series is unique in that it is designed for adults. “This is an opportunity for adults to hear about cutting-edge environmental research in an informal outdoor setting, enjoy some food and chat with the researchers and each other,” said Evie Kirkwood, director of the St. Joseph County Parks. The program is free, but registration is required by calling the County Parks’ program reservation line by Monday (Sept. 24) at 574-654-3155.  The Environmental Change Initiative (ND-ECI) at the University of Notre Dame brings together more than 50 researchers across disciplines to help people and ecosystems adapt to climate change, mitigate the effects of land use change, predict species occurrences in a shifting world and improve water quality. The initiative works hand-in-hand with partners to support research that matters to society, answering the most critical environmental questions of our time. To learn more about ND-ECI, visit environmentalchange.nd.edu. Contact: Brett Peters, ND-LEEF assistant director, bpeters2@nd.edu, 574-367-7621, @NDLEEF Originally published by Brett Peters at research.nd.edu on Sept. 17. Posted In: Research Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 05, 2022 Astrophysicists find evidence for the presence of the first stars October 04, 2022 NIH awards $4 million grant to psychologists researching suicide prevention September 29, 2022 Notre Dame, Ukrainian Catholic University launch three new research grants September 27, 2022 Notre Dame, Trinity College Dublin engineers join to advance novel treatment for cystic fibrosis September 22, 2022 Climate-prepared countries are losing ground, latest ND-GAIN index shows For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn