Cosponsored by Michigan State University’s Institute for Public and Policy and Social Research & Institute for Public Utilities
A decision to temporarily move the city of Flint’s water supply from the City of Detroit to the Flint River led to unsafe levels of lead in Flint’s water supply. The decision was financially based as a temporary solution while a pipeline to Lake Huron was under construction. While the city’s water supply was redirected to the City of Detroit once high levels of lead contamination drew a public outcry, a call for new protocol in the decision process in similar situations was called for. This forum will look at developments since the Flint Water situation and the impact it is having in our communities.
Speakers
Josh Sapotichne, Assistant Professor, Political Science
Topic: State vs Local Control of Municipalities. A Mott Foundation funded study on the role of state government in Flint management will serve as the basis of his presentation. More information...
Janice Beecher, Professor and Director, MSU Institute for Public Utilities
Topic: A Comprehensive and Integrative Approach to Infrastructure Planning. Leveraging resources and improving infrastructure management and regulation.
Mona Hanna-Attisha, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics and Human Development, MSU College of Human Medicine; Director, Pediatric Residency Program, Hurley Medical Center
Topic: New Collaborative Pediatric Health Initiative. Methods for improving health outcomes for children exposed to high lead levels. More information...
Presentations
- See Josh Sapotichne's presentation (.pdf)
- See Janice Beecher's presentation (.pdf)
- See Mona Hanna-Attisha's presentation (.pdf)