Michael McIntosh shares his experiences organizing community action around PFAS contamination in Rockford, Michigan, from grassroots advocacy to ongoing work with the Wolverine Community Advisory Group.

Robert Delaney, a former Michigan Department of Environmental Quality project manager, became one of the first in the state to identify and investigate widespread PFAS contamination. His work at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda and later statewide…

In this interview, Dani and Colleen discussed Colleen's research on PFAS in Michigan, focusing on how private well users and communities respond to water safety issues. Colleen's research also led her to reconsider her grandfather's experience with…

Tom Konecsni is a resident of Rockford, Michigan. After observing a building demolition in 2010, Tom became concerned about the environmental impacts of industry and chemicals in the area. He joined the Concerned Citizens Group. In the interview, he…

Wendy Thomas grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut and now resides in Merrimack, New Hampshire with her husband and six children. After her concerns and advocacy over PFAS grew, Wendy was elected to the New Hampshire State House of Representatives, where…

Andrea Amico lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire where she moved in 2007. In this interview, Andrea discusses her activism and advocacy about PFAS contamination after learning about the superfund site at the Pease Tradeport, where her husband worked…

Karen Vorce is a geologist who lives in Walker, Michigan and works for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy in the Remediation Redevelopment Division. In this interview, Karen discusses her work with PFAS contamination…

Al Eberlein lives in Rockford, Michigan, where he was born and raised. In this interview, Al discusses his family's history and medical troubles which can be attributed to PFAS exposure.

Dr. Courtney Carignan lives in central Michigan and works at Michigan State University, though she was raised in New Hamphsire. She holds a PhD in environmental health from the Boston University School of Public Health. In this interview, she…

Dr. Kevin Elliott lives in Lansing, Michigan, and is involved in the Center for PFAS Research at Michigan State University. He also serves on a National Academy of Sciences Committee that gives guidance to clinicians working with people concerned…

Governor G. Mennen Williams signing the bill that established Grand Valley State College as Michigan's 10th state-supported, four-year college on April 26, 1960. Governor Williams appointed nine individuals as members to the first Board of Control.…

Black and white photograph of the Williamston City Hall Civil War Memorial, a statue deditcated to the local soldiers of the Civil War, located on East Grand River Road in Williamston, Michigan. The statue's inscription reads, "In memory of Eli P.…

Black and white photograph featuring an exterior view of the "Great Lakes State Heating and Air Conditioning" business located in Williamston, Michigan. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a group of people riding bumber cars at Salisbury Beach’s Amusement Center in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of the "Witch Castle" amusement park dark ride at Salisbury Beach’s Amusement Center in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a "Sea Dragon" pirate ship amusement ride at Salisbury Beach’s Amusement Center in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a go-kart race track at Salisbury Beach’s Amusement Center in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a "Zig-Zag" amusement ride at Salisbury Beach’s Amusement Center in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a "Roll Over Barrel" amusement ride at Salisbury Beach’s Amusement Center in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a "Three Wise Owls" amusement park machine located at Salisbury Beach’s Amusement Center in Salisbury, Massachusetts. In the photograph, a sign is hanging above the machine that reads, "The Three Wise Owls Can Tell 1…

Black and white photograph of a ring toss amusement park game located at Salisbury Beach’s Amusement Center in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a fortune teller machine located at Salisbury Beach’s Amusement Center in Salisbury, Massachusetts. In the photograph, a sign is hanging above the machine that reads, "Grandma Tells You How? Why? When? Get a Reading…

Black and white photograph of a Tilt-a-Whirl amusement park ride located at Salisbury Beach’s Amusement Center in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a Tilt-a-Whirl amusement park ride located at Salisbury Beach’s Amusement Center in Salisbury, Massachusetts. Scanned from the negative.