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‘Where the rubber hits the road’ presentation (Parksville PROBUS Club)

Name: ‘Where the rubber hits the road’ presentation (Parksville PROBUS Club)
Start: 2026-09-21
End: 2026-09-21
Location: Parksville

The Parksville PROBUS Club hosts a presentation titled 'Where the rubber hits the road,' featuring Dr. Erik Krogh. The presentation focuses on the impact of toxins from vehicle tires on local salmon habitats and populations, with non-members welcome to attend for a fee.

Date: Sep 21, 2026
Location: Parksville
Status: Upcoming

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CA Upcoming

‘Where the rubber hits the road’ presentation (Parksville PROBUS Club)

Date: Sep 21, 2026
Location: Parksville

Presentation Environment Science

Event summary

Highlights

Dr. Erik Krogh discusses tire toxins affecting salmon
Insights into environmental pollution and solutions
Hosted by the Parksville PROBUS Club

Dr. Erik Krogh, a chemistry professor at VIU and co-director of the Centre for Health and Environmental Mass Spectrometry, will discuss how toxins from worn vehicle tires are carried by rain into stormwater drains and ultimately into streams. His research explores the effects of this pollution on local salmon habitats and populations, and he will present possible solutions.

The presentation will take place at the Parksville Community Centre, located at 223 Mills St., behind Starbucks. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. An entrance fee of $5 applies to both members and guests, which covers light refreshments. Guests wishing to attend are advised to register via email.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Parksville Community Centre; pqbnews.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Parksville

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