Topic for this session: Water Quality and Adequacy
Monday, November 30, 2009 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This new course features public health experts and legislative guest speakers who will discuss recent health bills and issues regarding Oregon public health policy. These sessions are open to
all OSU students, faculty, and staff – feel welcome to attend any that interest you!
Presenters:
Janet Gillaspie, Executive Director, Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies (ACWA)
Monica Hubbard, PhD Student, Environmental Sciences, OSU
Potential Discussion Points:
What is the status of water quality and adequacy in Oregon?
What federal or state agencies manage water quality? Who governs what?
What water issues need to be addressed? What policy is suggested?
What are the competing interests?
What I the status of pharmaceuticals in Oregon’s water?
What is a drug take back program, and how would it work? What support and objection is there to the proposed policy?
How would a pharmaceutical take back program affect pharmacists? Pharmaceutical producers? Consumers? Water drinkers?
What is the role of government (public health) in this issue?
