Mystic River Watershed Assoc. Hosts ‘A Civil Action’

A Civil Action Screening and Discussion with Lawyer Jan Schlichtmann March 10

The Mystic River Watershed Association is pleased to present A Civil Action screening and discussion with Jan Schlichtmann, the trial lawyer depicted in the film by John Travolta.

The 1998 film A Civil Action is based upon a true story that took place in the Mystic River Watershed. This legal thriller details the case surrounding the contamination of the Woburn City water supply. We will be joined by Jan Schlichtmann, the lawyer who stood up to corporate interests in order to protect a community’s water supply. Hear about his experience and thoughts on environmental law and why individuals must remain vigilant. This event is sponsored by the Mystic River Watershed Association, Sustainable Arlington, Woburn Residents’ Environmental Network, Aberjona Study Coalition, Inc. and Friends of the Mystic River.

Please join the Mystic River Watershed Association on Thursday, March 10th at 7:00PM at The Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington, MA. The event is free but a tax-deductible donation of $10 or more to support the Mystic River Watershed Association would be appreciated. Payments may be made in cash or by check at the door or by mailing to: 20 Academy St., Suite 306, Arlington, MA 02476.

About the Mystic River Watershed Association:

The Mystic River Watershed Association was founded in 1972 and has largely functioned as a volunteer-run organization, mobilizing activists on a project-by-project basis. Its mission is to protect and restore the Mystic River, its tributaries and watershed lands for the benefit of present and future generations and to celebrate the value, importance and great beauty of these natural resources.

For more information see www.MysticRiver.org

– Information from Mystic River Watershed Association