John A. McLachlan Ph.D.

John A. McLachlan Ph. D. is a distinguished influence and voice in environmental issues around the globe. His extensive experience has made him one of the most renowned researchers in the effects of estrogen on fetal development and the endocrine system. As a professor at the Universities of Tulane and Xavier, he continues to expand the knowledge of future researchers in America. While living in New Orleans he established several programs with different organizations and eventually became the Scientific Director of NIEHS. His specialization in pharmaceuticals has opened a lot of doors in the medical field. His newest field of study is called environmental signaling or endocrine disruption. He has been listed in over 140 journals, edited books, and book chapters. He was awarded the NIH Directors Award in April of 1997 and the “Hero of the Year” award from the Breast Cancer Fund in 2000.


http://e.hormone.tulane.edu/elabs/JohnMcLachlan.htm

http://www.2.tulane.edu/article_news_details.cfm?ArticleID=5200


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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s reputation as an environmental enthusiast stems from an extent amount of effort to preserve what is most precious and sparing. His desire to lead the world in a joint effort to raise awareness and modesty in the consumption of water has generated a significant amount of recognition and participation around the world. His success of leadership with the Riverkeeper foundation started a huge global growth in over a 125 Waterkeeper organizations. He is most recognized for his involvement with the original Waterkeeper Alliance and Riverkeeper. Kennedy has served as Assistant District Attorney in New York City and is presently serving as Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the Hudson Riverkeeper and as President of Waterkeeper Alliance. He is working as a Clinical Professor and Supervising Attorney at Pace University’s School of Law’s Environmental Litigation Clinic. His involvement in environmental issues across the world has lead to an overall success in negotiating treaties to protect many established boundaries. His knowledge of environmental awareness and water preservation precedes him in his writing. As an established author, he continues to write about the current issues we face causing a constant stir among nations. Kennedy is a graduate from Harvard University and attended law school at the University of Virginia. He then pursued a Masters Degree in Environmental Law at Pace University. He is frequently outdoors enjoying nature and spending time with his family.

http://robertfkennedyjr.com/about

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http://riverkeeper.org

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ADVOCACY AT IT’S BEST

University of North Texas’ 2nd Biennial Water Conference

DENTON (UNT), Texas – MARCH 6, 2007 – Renown author and environmental advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and John A. McLachlan, director of the Center for Bioenvironmental Research at Tulane and Xavier Universities and Katrina Environmental Research & Restoration Network, will be speaking March 14th and 15th at the University of North Texas as part of the Distinguished Lecture Series on WaterWays 2007.

WaterWays 2007 is a joint organization of scientists, philosophers, politicians, artists, managers, and specialists from many different public and private associations, all supporting and participating in awareness for major water consumption issues. This year’s conference will be focusing on the conditions of river basins, the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna in particular. The conference is organized by the Philosophy of Water project in conjunction with many other educational departments at University of North Texas.

Kennedy’s passion for relief and restoration has made him a successful prosecutor and representative. He has gained recognition for his leadership in restoration to the Hudson River of New York as one of Time Magazine’s “Heroes for the Planet”. Kennedy’s participation generated a movement for better water quality and moderation. Now there are more than 130 different Waterkeeper activists across the world.

John A. McLachlan Ph. D. has specialized in research concerning the long term environmental and estrogen effects on fetal development. As a professor and director at Tulane and Xavier, he has launched a new interdisciplinary program and research center known as RiverSphere. His specialization in pharmaceuticals have led him to new discoveries in fetal growth and contributed to the success and knowledge of many governmental agencies and scientific councils.

The conference will also be featuring several other political, educational, and corporate speakers throughout the series. Lectures start at 9:00am and go till 9:30am. Kennedy’s tickets are free for UNT students, faculty, and staff. Tickets are available for the general public at $10.00 and can be purchased prior to the event starting February 19 in the University Union Information Center. Tickets will also be offered at the door immediately prior to the presentation. For more information regarding speakers or tickets, call 940-565-3805.

About the WaterWays Foundation
WaterWays Sessions are free and open to the public. It is sponsored by the Dixon Water Foundation and has been greatly supported by the Department of Environmental Journalism, the Elm Fork Education Center, the School of Visual Arts, the Institute of Applied Sciences, and the Department of Philosophy and Religion Studies of North Texas-Denton.

For more information regarding WaterWays, visit the foundation’s website at http://www.water.unt.edu/waterways.htm or call the foundation’s department at University of North Texas at 940-565-2266.

http://riverkeeper.org

http://waterkeeper.org

www.robertfkennedyjr.com

www.water.unt.edu/waterways

http://www2.tulane.edu/article_news_details.cfm?ArticleID=5200

http://cehn.org/staff%20and%20Board%20Bios/biolachlan.html

http://e.hormone.tulane.edu/elabs/JohnMcLachlan.htm