Three states leading in the implementation of environmental justice laws and policies will provide details of their progress to enhance programs that ensure equitable air permitting and development.
Washington State’s Department of Ecology is implementing a new initiative aimed at expanding air quality monitoring and developing strategies to reduce criteria air pollution in overburdened communities. Rylie Ellison and Caroline Mellor will share results and lessons learned from the early stages of this work.
The Colorado legislature has made EJ a priority in state environmental programs through the Department of Public Health and Environment. Nicholas Dummer from the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division will review progress, including impacts to their air permitting process.
Sean Moriarty from New Jersey, the first state in the nation to require mandatory permit denials on the grounds of EJ, will discuss implementation of their laws and future enforcement goals.
Puget Sound Chapter Socialthis Wednesday from 6 - 8 pm. First drink is on us! Going forward, markyour calendars as the monthly socials will be the fourth Wednesday of everymonth at Jellyfish Brewing Company.
Welcome to the Pacific Northwest International Section (PNWIS) of the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA). Our goal is to continue to be a world-class professional organization that offers a neutral forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge in environmental management and associated fields. PNWIS and its chapters offer a host of opportunities for networking, education, and open discussion.
PNWIS proudly serves USA states Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington, and Canadian provinces British Columbia and Yukon with eight professional chapters and several student chapters. Our membership consists of professionals from a wide range of sectors including government, industry, consulting, academia, and students.
We’d love to see you at our chapter meetings, local or regional events, and/or regional annual conference!
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