GORHAM, ME — Join University of Southern Maine Art Gallery for a panel discussion on October 5 at 4 pm on issues around land claim, mining’s impact on the local economy, and how themes of economic and ecological intertwinement can be viewed as a microcosm of the concerns that face many communities throughout the ecoregion.

This program is part of our under/current exhibition.

Panelists include:

Stephanie Garon, Artist

Bruce Taylor M.D., Public health physician

Nickie Sekera, Community Water Justice

Nick Bennett, Natural Resources Council of Maine Staff Scientist and Healthy Waters Director

Jan Morill, Earthworks Tailing Campaign Manager

Please note: This program will be in-person in our McGoldrick Center and held simultaneously via Zoom. Register for the Zoom session at USM’s website.

This event is sponsored by a Maine Humanities Council Major Grant.