PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – Peterson Space Force Base, in coordination with Colorado School of Mines, will host a PFAS (per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Mitigation Demonstration Day on July 8 at 10:00 a.m. This event will provide media representatives with an up-close look at the innovative strategies being studied to address PFAS in soil, surface water and groundwater on the installation.

PFAS are man-made chemicals that have been used in a variety of industries and products, including firefighting foam. Recognizing the environmental and health concerns associated with these substances, Peterson Space Force Base is committed to proactively addressing PFAS impacts.

The Demonstration Day will offer media the opportunity to observe the cutting-edge technologies and processes being explored for PFAS mitigation as well as hear insight from environmental experts detailing the science behind PFAS, the extent of the impacts, and the mitigation strategies being employed.

Peterson Space Force Base is committed to environmental stewardship and the health of our community. This Demonstration Day is an opportunity to showcase the installations proactive approach to addressing PFAS impacts and its dedication to finding effective solutions in partnership with leading research institutions.

In order to register for access to the installation, media representatives interested in attending must RSVP to Space Base Delta 1 Public Affairs at D1.PA@spaceforce.mil">SBD1.PA@spaceforce.mil Please identify specific names and contact numbers for media professionals who plan to attend no later than 12:00 p.m. MST on July 2.

Media who have RSVP’d should meet at the Peterson SFB West Gate Visitor Center located at 1334 Stewart Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80914, no later than 9:00 a.m. on the date of the event. From there media will be escorted via government vehicles on base. Due to current base security measures, media who have not RSVP’d will not be granted access.