“Ripples of Plastic” Film Screening & Panel Discussion

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026 | 1:30 pm
📍 National Museum of the Great Lakes

In partnership with Partners for Clean Streams

Join us at the National Museum of the Great Lakes for a special screening of Ripples of Plastic, presented in conjunction with our exhibit Currents of Change: The Living History of the Great Lakes.

This powerful documentary highlights the growing impact of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes, featuring familiar local landscapes and voices from right here in our region. Through compelling storytelling, Ripples of Plastic reveals how everyday plastics make their way into our waterways—and what it will take to create meaningful, lasting change.

Following the screening, stay for a panel discussion with local conservation partners, including Partners for Clean Streams, who are working on the front lines to protect our freshwater resources. This is your opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and discover how you can be part of the solution.

Don’t miss this engaging and locally relevant program that connects directly to the themes of Currents of Change—exploring the relationship between people and the Great Lakes, and how our actions today shape their future.

Tickets are $5. Admission not included.