Clarkson Students, League of Women Voters to Host Public Forum on Nuclear Energy in the North Country

Clarkson University students and the St. Lawrence County League of Women Voters will host a public forum on Thursday, April 2, to gather community perspectives on the potential role of nuclear energy in the North Country.

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The event, titled “Empowering Our Future: A Forum on Nuclear Energy in the North Country,” will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Potsdam Village Community Room, located upstairs in the Public Safety Building.

The forum is organized by students in Clarkson’s Environmental Communication course in collaboration with the St. Lawrence County League of Women Voters. During the event, students will share preliminary research on nuclear energy and invite community members to discuss their attitudes, concerns and questions about the possibility of developing nuclear power in the region.

“We seek the input of North Country folks in a preliminary case study about the pros and cons of a nuclear power plant in our region,” said Daniel Dullea, Adjunct Instructor in Clarkson University’s Arts, Culture and Technology Department, who teaches the course.

The forum is intended to create a neutral and educational environment where residents can share their perspectives and learn more about nuclear energy. Input from the event will help students better understand how community members view nuclear power and what questions they may have about the technology and its potential impacts.

“This is such an important topic that we want to be sure the public has a chance to weigh in on this potential,” said Kathleen Stein, president of the St. Lawrence County League of Women Voters. “We are also offering a public and anonymous Google survey on the topic.”

The Nuclear Forum Survey will help forum organizers gather broader feedback from the community. The questions aim to understand what residents already know about nuclear energy, what concerns they may have and what additional information they would like to learn.

Students, local residents and anyone interested in regional energy issues are encouraged to attend the forum and participate in the survey. The goal is to foster open dialogue about nuclear energy as a potential component of the North Country’s energy future.