EVENTS

Event Review

**NBA will be continuing its Building Sustainable Communities Workshop Series in 2012.**

The next workshop will be located in Piqua, OH on April 19, 2012.

Although details are still a work in progress, workshop in the following locations are also being planned at this time:

New York – Spring 2012
Michigan – Spring 2012
Illinois – Summer 2012
Arizona – Fall 2012

If you would like to help sponsor a workshop in your area or have any questions, comment and/or suggestions, please contact NBA. For more information, please visit the Education & Training page on our website brownfieldassociation.org. Details will be posted as they are finalized.

January 26, 2012 - Climate Change and Public Health - Risks, Preparedness and Transformation – Security and Sustainability Forum

Professionals in any environmental or health industry, planning or policy role, or relevant educational field will greatly benefit from this forum.

Registration and more information on our panel: www.securityandsustainabilityforum.org/events

We have convened a global expert panel to address the climate disruption issues central to this summer's UN Conference on Sustainable Development. Founding President of the International Association of Ecology and Health, Dr. Jonathan Patz leads this powerful free 90 minute online seminar. www.securityandsustainabilityforum.org

January 31 - February 2, 2012 - Share the Vision Towards a Sustainable Future - University of California San Diego (UCSD)

Bringing together a broad range of viewpoints, approaches and topics, SURF and partnering organizations invite you to partake in compelling discussions and presentations about the fast developing field of sustainable remediation and its emerging relationship with sustainable redevelopment.

Visit the SURF website to register, review the agenda, and get additional logistical details.

March 26- 28, 2012 - Management and Leadership Skills for Environmental Health and Safety Professionals - Boston - Massachusetts

Achieve breakthrough health, safety, and environmental results. Work smarter, not harder — make strategic contributions and gain increased respect, rewards, and recognition.

This Harvard program is designed to bridge the gap between the technical and leadership skills essential for achieving organizational objectives that meet ISO 14001, ANSI Z10, OSHA VPP, and EPA’s NEIC management system standards and sustainability requirements.

Taught in a highly interactive classroom, the content is successfully conveyed using case studies and team exercises as teaching methods. Participants are encouraged to pose management issues and problems for discussion. http://www.environmental-expert.com/events/management-and-leadership-skills-for-environmental-health-and-safety-professionals-11518

May 23-24, 2012 - 30th West Coast Energy Management 2012 - Seattle, Washington

The West Coast Energy Management Congress (EMC) is the largest energy conference and technology expo held on the U.S. West Coast specifically for business, industrial and institutional energy users. http://www.environmental-expert.com/events/30th-west-coast-energy-management-2012-11802

October 2012 – NBA National Event

Plans are underway for the NBA’s next national event which will be held in October 2012 in Chicago, IL and will be focused around land use and brownfields.

If you’re interested in being part of the NBA Conference Planning Committee please contact Mary Hereford by email, (224) 567-6790.

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