Pittsfield National Water Summit

The Bringing Water to Earth Series culminates in this powerful summit, where artists, activists, scientists, and visionaries come together to discuss six critical water topics:

• ? Creating Public Water Utilities – Innovating outdated systems.
• ? Breathing Life into Blue Spaces – Revitalizing urban waterways.
• ? Cleaning Water, Naturally – Bioremediation & pollution solutions.
• ? Making Waves in Recreation & Hospitality – Water’s economic impact.
• ⚓ Rethinking Military Footprints – Addressing contamination & resilience.
• ? What’s Up in Lee? – The EPA’s impact on local water cleanup efforts.

? Special Musical Keynoter: John Nalepa – Pittsfield activist, chef, and musician who helped uncover GE’s Allendale Elementary School contamination crisis in the 1990s. His keynote will be both spoken and musical, bringing history and action to life.

This event is part of the Bringing Water To Earth Series (March 22 – April 26, 2025) - which celebrates water’s power through art, science, and engaging events across Berkshire County, MA.