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Update and community conversation on PFAS (Rockford)

Update and community conversation on PFAS (Rockford)

2026-09-24T18:00:00 2026-09-24T21:00:00 Update and community conversation on PFAS (Rockford)

This two-hour community forum brings residents, scientists, health experts, and local leaders together for a detailed update on PFAS contamination connected to the Wolverine sites.

The evening combines clear, accessible presentations with personal stories and open conversation. Attendees will learn about the latest science, ongoing cleanup efforts, health guidance, and opportunities for community involvement. Doors will open at 6:00 pm, and the program will begin at 6:30. 

Presenters will include Karen Vorce (EGLE), Joost van 't Erve (MDHHS), Tobyn McNaughten (Wolverine CAG), and Richard Rediske (Wolverine CAG and Professor Emeritus at Grand Valley State University). 

A MDHHS PFAS Information Table and a Public Health specialist will also be at the event.

Find more information at WolverineCAG.org or on Facebook @WolverineCAG

If you have questions or need more information, please reach out to Mike McIntosh at Mike.McApple@gmail.com or 616-745-6559.

4100 Kroes St NE

Rockford, Michigan, 49341
Event Date

Start: September 24, 2026 6:00 PM

End: September 24, 2026 9:00 PM

This two-hour community forum brings residents, scientists, health experts, and local leaders together for a detailed update on PFAS contamination connected to the Wolverine sites.

The evening combines clear, accessible presentations with personal stories and open conversation. Attendees will learn about the latest science, ongoing cleanup efforts, health guidance, and opportunities for community involvement. Doors will open at 6:00 pm, and the program will begin at 6:30. 

Presenters will include Karen Vorce (EGLE), Joost van 't Erve (MDHHS), Tobyn McNaughten (Wolverine CAG), and Richard Rediske (Wolverine CAG and Professor Emeritus at Grand Valley State University). 

A MDHHS PFAS Information Table and a Public Health specialist will also be at the event.

Find more information at WolverineCAG.org or on Facebook @WolverineCAG

If you have questions or need more information, please reach out to Mike McIntosh at Mike.McApple@gmail.com or 616-745-6559.

Part of PFAS Awareness Week
Kent Not hosted by MPART PFAS Awareness Week Local Rockford

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