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September 9: From Dust to Action - A Community Conversation

PBS Utah: From Dust to Action: A Community Conversation

September 9
6 - 8 PM
Utah Cultural Celebration Center
1355 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84119

As the Great Salt Lake dries up, toxic dust from its exposed lakebed threatens air quality and public health. Join PBS Utah and Utah Insight host Lauren Steinbrecher to explore who’s most at risk, what the latest research reveals, and how we can reduce the dust. Experts will share insights on environmental justice, mitigation strategies, and the urgent need to restore the lake.

6:00 - 6:30 :  Join us for light refreshments and browse resource tables focused on information and solutions

6:30 - 8 PM : Panel discussion

Stacia Ryder, Assistant Professor in the School of Social Sciences
Utah State University

Derek Mallia, Research Assistant Professor in the School of Atmospheric Sciences
University of Utah

Ben Abbott, Executive Director
Grow the Flow

Please RSVP to Jessica Rasekhi at jrasekhi@pbsutah.org

This event is part of our Shared Stories Series in partnership with the Utah Cultural Celebration Center.

Accessibility Information:

The Utah Cultural Celebration Center offers several accessibility features, including wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, elevator, and restrooms. If you require any additional special accommodations, please let us know.

 

WATCH | Utah Insight’s Lauren Steinbrecher sits down with Mary Dickson to share how this event raises awareness and sparks community dialogue.