Veterans For Peace Launch 'New Mission' To Purge GE's Toxic Legacy At Deep Dive Summit - Sat Apr 25, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Rezul -- The Veterans For Peace (VFP), Daniel Shays Chapter 186, will host DEEP DIVE at the United Church of Christ, 110 South Street, Pittsfield. Featuring keynote speaker and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges, this urgent community summit marks a pivot in the region's fight to heal the toxic legacy left by General Electric (GE) in the Housatonic River valley on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Taking a cue from USMC Master Sgt. Jerry Ensminger, whose relentless battle exposed the toxic water cover-up at Camp Lejeune, these veterans are framing the fight for clean water as a matter of domestic security and moral duty.

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"Following the path blazed by Sgt. Ensminger, we believe veterans are a vital front line in the environmental movement. Our mission to protect didn't end when we hung up the uniform. We are moving to a new mission: from active duty to our rivers. It is no longer acceptable for human health to be traded for profits," says Eric Wasileski, lead organizer of VFP Chapter 186

The event features a heavy-hitting lineup including Robert Jones (Lee Select Board) on the PCB dump, Dr. Robert Wespiser on health impacts, and Robert Heinzman on bioremediation. Chris Hedges will deliver the keynote, "The Blue Renewal," focusing on the necessity of purging industrial toxins from our commons.

The DEEP DIVE event will take place Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. at the United Church of Christ, 110 South Street, Pittsfield.

Event Schedule & Key Speakers:

• 1:10 PM: Lee PCB Dump Update – Robert Jones (Lee Select Board)
• 1:30 PM: Keynote: "The Blue Renewal" – Chris Hedges on purging industrial toxins.
• 2:40 PM: Health Impacts of PCBs – Robert Wespiser, MD (Lee Board of Health)
• 3:00 PM: Bioremediation Options – Robert Heinzman (Bioremediation Czar)
• 3:20 PM: Ideas For Action – Tactical Q&A on demanding a toxic-free future.
• 3:45 PM: Artist Performance Finale

Registration & Participation

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Event on FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/1460623485616030

EVENT SUMMARY:

• What: DEEP DIVE 🌊 - Featuring Chris Hedges
• When: Sat, April 25, 2026 | 1 PM – 4 PM
• Where: United Church of Christ, 110 South Street, Pittsfield
• Keynote: "The Blue Renewal" by Chris Hedges
• Host: Veterans For Peace, Daniel Shays Chapter 186