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Ashland Documentary Film & Discussion Series Presents, “Last Call at the Oasis,” Nov. 14

Cynthia Whitty, Neighbor
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The Ashland Documentary Film & Discussion Series and Transition Ashland will

the present the film, Last Call at the Oasis, Thursday, November

14 at 7:00-9:00 pm in the Ashland Public Library Community Room, 66 Front

Street, Ashland, MA. Admission is free. Viewers are invited to stay for

discussion. The Documentary Film & Discussion Series is sponsored by the

Friends of the Ashland Library.





 





Through testimony of

experts and special guest Erin Brockovich, Last Call at the Oasis warns that

drinking water supplies will run shortly out unless humans quickly change. The

film examines the drivers of water shortage: agriculture, development, climate

change and waste. As if running out is not enough, biologist Tyrone Hayes is

concerned about the contamination of water with pesticides, especially

atrazine.

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Last Call at the Oasis may

inspire you to act locally to conserve and protect drinking water – while

supply lasts.

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Special guest

participants on November 14 are:







  • Wayne

    Bates, PhD, PE, a specialist in water and wastewater treatment

    technologies and member of the Ashland Sustainability Committee


  • Roy

    Correira, Ashland’s Water/Sewer General Foreman; 10 years with the Ashland

    DPW and 20 years in the water field.






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    The

    Documentary Film & Discussion Series     meets every 2nd Thursday and 4th

    Tuesday of the month for an in-depth look at important topics of our day. The moderated

    discussions are often lively and thought provoking. All points of view are

    welcomed. For more information, call the library, 508-881-0134, or visit www.friendsoftheapl.com.





     





    For information on

    Transition Ashland, an effort to strengthen local economy and community, visit www.transitionashland.org or email info@transitionashland.org. 

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