In a time of seemingly insurmountable divisiveness, one constant connects us all - the need for clean, safe water. But as climate change and mounting funding gaps continue to strain access, we are confronted with the question: who’s responsible for protecting this indispensable resource? 

Join Wendi Wilkes, current Biden Administration appointee at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, for a peek behind the curtain of the agency's role in safeguarding water resources. She will explore the nexus between climate change, water access, public health, and equity—encouraging you to consider the role you too can play in solving one of our generation’s most pressing challenges.

This 45-minute moderated fireside chat will be followed by a mix-and-mingle session, perfect for those interested in climate and water! It is a hybrid event hosted by the Research and Engagement for Action on Climate and Health (REACH) Center and co-hosted by the GW Climate and Health Institute. For those in person, lunch will be provided.