HARRISBURG, PA-- A first-of-its-kind conference will be held April 26 - 28 to educate and improve communication among members of environmental justice communities, community organizations, private sector organizations and government officials.
The conference, organized by the DEP's Environmental Justice Advisory Board and Office of Environmental Advocate, along with Drexel University, will be held at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel, Harrisburg.
"Environmental policy in Pennsylvania must be formed with respect and sensitivity toward everyone and with special care to protect vulnerable communities," said Environmental Protection acting Secretary John Hanger. "Our goal is to include community members and advocates as partners and participants in planning and decision making. This conference will foster a better understanding of the obstacles vulnerable communities face and what we can do to address them."
The conference, "Building Healthy and Improved Communities for All," is also being made possible through the efforts and sponsorship of the departments of Transportation, Public Welfare, Education, Health, Community and Economic Development, as well as SimmonsCooper Cooney & Conway, Waste Management, and individual donors.
A privately-funded scholarship is available to help offset hotel and travel expenses for conference participants. Scholarship guidelines, criteria, and applications, as well as conference information, are available online.
Applications must be postmarked by Jan. 30. Scholarship recipients will be announced Feb. 27.
Pennsylvania DEP Environmental Justice Conference
www.depweb.state.pa.us/ejconference
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