5920 115th Ave
Fennville, MI 49408
USA
Dr. Jim Ludwig, an ectotoxicologist, will provide thoughts on the recently confirmed dioxin contamination found by DEQ in some Otsego area water wells. His remarks will be presented at the 50th birthday party and fund-raiser for his son, Mark Ludwig, Democratic candidate for 80th District state representative.
The festivities will get under way at 5 p.m. at the Sand Lily Farm, 5920 115th Ave., Fennville.
Dr. Ludwig has measured the threats of dioxin-like substances to Great Lakes wildlife, beginning in the 1980s and continuing to the present. His presentation is expected to be at 6 p.m.
Mark Ludwig and other local Democratic Party candidates will mingle and address guests on their theme of “A Better Future For All.” State Senate candidate Garnett Lewis (26th District) also plans to be on hand.