Green Drinks McHenry County to discuss clean water April 4

Scott Kuykendall, a water resource specialist for the McHenry County Department of Planning & Development, will speak at the next meeting of McHenry County Green Drinks on Wednesday, April 4. The meeting will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen, 110 N. Main St., Crystal Lake.

Water is necessary for all life, health and economic well-being. Thanks to its geologic history, residents of McHenry County are able to enjoy access to safe, clean and affordable water resources. However, this is only true if you continue to protect and preserve those resources.

In this presentation, Kuykendall will explain where the water comes from, the amazing research that is being conducted across the county, and what you can do to protect water for future generations.

On the first Wednesday of each month, the public is invited to gather at Duke's Alehouse & Kitchen for a talk on an environmental/conservation issue and to network with other sustainably minded people and professionals.

Additional parking is available at the train station. To be added to the Green Drinks email list, send a note to: GreenDrinksMC@gmail.com or "like" the group at www.facebook.com/GreenDrinksMcHenryCounty.

The Green Drinks network was founded in North London, England in 1989 and now is active in over 600 cities worldwide. Interested public is always welcome to attend the McHenry County Green Drinks monthly event.

Each month there is social time and presentation on a different eco-topic, plus displays and/or demonstrations. Also, information about upcoming eco-events and green products and services is made available.

Non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks are available plus a featured "green drink" selected by Chef Zak. Green Drinks McHenry County is sponsored by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Duke's Alehouse and Kitchen.