A watershed is defined as the space in which water “sheds” off the land into water basins like lakes, rivers, and finally into the ocean. A watershed includes lands and waters plus all the chemicals that move through them.

Forever chemicals, or PFAS, are chemicals used in a wide range of applications. From fire fighting to waterproofing, these chemicals are called forever chemicals because of their extreme persistence and ability to last for thousands of years in the environment. PFAS have been used in Maine for a long time and we are just now starting to understand how harmful these chemicals can be to our farmland and our waterways.

Join us to hear from our speakers Heather Spalding from the Maine Organic Farmers Association and Ed Friedman from the Friends of Merrymeeting Bay for our virtual talk to learn about how these chemicals affect our watersheds and all of us.