Week of Events
EPA Region 6 Environmental Justice Summit
U.S. EPA Region 6 is hosting a 2-day Environmental Justice Summit on August 9-10, 2016, in Dallas. The purpose of the summit is to:
- Discuss progress on the development and implementation of EPA Region 6 Environmental Justice Collaborative Action Plans for Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
- Highlight examples of successful multi-stakeholder collaborations to address environmental justice issues in communities across Region 6.
- Highlight recent federal government initiatives that can support local community efforts to address environmental justice issues.
Target Audience:
Grassroots and community leaders, non-profit organizations, academia, industry, local, state, and federal environmental justice partners.
Sunday, August 7, 2016
No events on this day.
Monday, August 8, 2016
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
No events on this day.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
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Thursday, August 11, 2016
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Friday, August 12, 2016
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Saturday, August 13, 2016
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August 13, 2016 -Creation Care Fest – Environmental Extravaganza
Creation Care Fest – Environmental Extravaganza
Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran Church invites you to the 2016 Creation Care Fest – Environmental Extravaganza on Saturday, Aug. 13. This year’s theme is Connections between People and Nature. This free environmental educational offering has activities for all ages. Adults can attend interactive lectures addressing the theme by a variety of experts, from anthropologists to zoologists. Kids can enjoy meeting live education animals, coloring, seeing films, and other fun activities. Nursery care for kids under 5 will be provided. Exhibits by local environmental nonprofits will offer more opportunities to learn and engage. Featured speakers include:
