Fw: Tomorrow: Lead in New York City's Soil 🌱

[Jason Smith]

Hi Legacy Lead,

New York Restoration Project will be hosting Dr. Egendorf for a public discussion online tomorrow afternoon. She will be talking all about lead in soil. We will also be joined by Iyeshima Harris who will be on hand for a follow up discussion. I hope that we can engage the audience in a useful discussion and consider some of the implications for urban agriculture, policy, and design. It would be great if some of you are able to join in and share your perspective. Please see the email below for details and information on a couple more upcoming discussions with scientists on critical environmental topics. Please share the invite with anyone you know who might be interested.

Best,

Jason Smith

Join us Wednesday, June 17 on Zoom.

Follow New York Restoration Project on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. View in your browser Mitigating Lead's Legacy in New York City Soils Urban soils around the world hold a legacy of lead (Pb) as a result of gasoline, paint, and a range of industrial activities.  Next Wednesday, June 17, join us on Zoom as Dr. Sara Perl Egendorf (aka Perl) shares more about this notorious element and how we might limit its effects.   Wednesday, June 17, 2020 2:00-2:45 p.m.: Lecture 2:45-3:00 p.m.: Response 3:00-3:15: Q&A FREE AND OPEN TO ALL Perl will discuss local research collaborations including partnerships with East New York Farms! and other urban agriculturalists who are limiting soil lead exposure, enhancing urban ecosystem services, increasing food access and food justice, and ultimately impacting broader policies and approaches to urban soil management. In response, Iyeshima Harris, Project Director at East New York Farms!, will also share more about her experience studying soil with Perl. REGISTER AND JOIN HERE This webinar is the latest in our series on building urban resilience. Marking your calendar for additional upcoming online events:  Why We Need Green Infrastructure Wednesday, June 14 1:00-2:15 p.m. Scientist Peter Groffman will discuss how emerging research on urban ecosystems can inform the design and implementation of the next generation of green infrastructure. The Promise of Blue Carbon Wednesday, July 29 2:00-3:15 p.m. "Blue carbon” refers to the carbon stored in the sediments of coastal ecosystems including mangroves, seagrass beds, and tidal wetlands. Join professor Chester B. Zarnoch as we discuss its potential in New York City. Copyright © 2020 New York Restoration Project, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website or other medium to learn more about the New York Restoration Project. Our mailing address is: New York Restoration Project 254 West 31st Street Floor 10 New York, New York 10001 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.