WICCourse
WICCourse is an educational panel series by WICC to advocate for and raise awareness of the water insecurity issues facing Americans across the country.
The History of Organochlorine Pesticides in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Tune in to take a look into a coastal province in South Africa where forever chemicals are making an impact on the lives of residents and the environment. An introduction into the history and effects of organochloride pesticides, also known as OCPs. Featuring Arianna Trapp, WICC Advocacy Team Coordinator.
Urban vs. Rural Water Security: A Shared Struggle
WICC Advocates Jackson McGough and Colin O’Connor discuss comparisons between water infrastructure-related crises in Martin County, KT and Queens, NY on Thursday, January 27th, 2022. This educational and interesting panel discussion features an insightful discussion of America’s infrastructure issues on the whole.
How the Other Half Flows
On Thursday, August 12th, 2021, WICC Advocate Jackson McGough led a panel event about Youngstown, Ohio and the American wastewater crisis. McGough discusses the history of Youngstown and the wastewater catastrophe they’ve endured. A local official from the city discussed insight and thoughts on the implications of the crisis.
The Hoosick Falls Water Crisis
Ella Sampou and Maya Cohn discuss their capstone research study on the Hoosick Falls water crisis at the first WICCourse event, hosted on Earth Day, April 22nd, 2021. Ella and Maya discuss their 2017 research findings on the sociopolitical discourse surrounding the crisis and returning to the status of the community, water policy, and PFOA legislation in 2021.