World Water Day 2025 Speaker – Robert Hirschfeld
Thursday, March 20, 2025 , 3:00 pm
Field and Stream Agricultural Pollution in Illinois
Robert Hirschfeld, Director of Water Policy Prairie Rivers Network
Hirschfeld leads Prairie Rivers Network’s (PRN) efforts to ensure and protect water quality, water quantity, water access, and water equity for all of Illinois. He advocates and speaks for clean water, river protection, biological integrity, wildlife conservation, and climate mitigation and adaptation. Through collaboration with local, regional, state, and national partners, he pursues policies, programs, and strategies that will ensure the long-term health and beauty of Illinois’ communities, rivers, and habitat. He also works on many of PRN’s communications and social media campaigns, and he produces videos and podcasts.
Hirschfeld holds a B.A. in religion and Asian studies from the University of Puget Sound and a J.D. from the University of Illinois College of Law. If you need a special accommodation to fully participate in this event, please contact the Center for a Sustainable Water Future at WaterCenter@IllinoisState.edu. Please allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
