|
DATE:
|
|
June 18, 2009 |
| |
|
|
TIME:
|
|
5:45 to
6:30 pm - Networking/Hors d’oeuvres
6:30 to 7:30 pm - Speaker Forum |
|
|
|
|
|
TOPIC:
|
|
Oregon’s Environmental Future – A Dialogue With
Oregon DEQ |
|
|
|
|
|
WHERE:
|
|
The
Paramount Hotel (Mezzanine Level)
808 SW Taylor St.
Portland, OR 97205
|
| |
|
- One block from MAX, Street
Car & Smart Park
|
For
additional information, contact:
- James
Mc Ateer, Speaker Chair at 503-763-6948
TOPIC: Oregon’s
Environmental Future – A Dialogue With Oregon DEQ
The
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has been protecting
the health of Oregon’s citizens and environment since 1969.
Recent changes in the U.S. economy and to environmental regulations
present new challenges to public health and environmental protection in
Oregon. The DEQ must meet these challenges by implementing
environmental laws and regulations in a manner that is effective,
ethical, and fiscally responsible.
During our June Forum, DEQ Director Dick Pedersen will discuss the
DEQ's current and future environmental priorities and how DEQ plans to
address these priorities in our state’s dynamic economic
circumstances. Mr. Pedersen will also discuss how DEQ will work
in collaboration with the State of Oregon Attorney General’s new
environmental enforcement initiative. The forum will provide ample
opportunity for attendees to ask their own questions, so please join us
for this exciting occasion.
THE PRESENTER
Mr. Dick Pedersen, Director, State of Oregon,
Department of Environmental Quality
Mr.
Dick Pedersen has led the DEQ since the retirement of former director
Stephanie Hallock on January 1, 2008 and was officially named Director
of DEQ in June 2008. As DEQ director, Mr. Pedersen leads more
than 700 scientists, engineers, technicians, administrators and support
staff. Mr. Pedersen has worked at DEQ since 1996 in a variety of
positions including Deputy Director, Administrator of the Northwest
Region, Administrator of the Land Quality Division, and Manager of the
Cleanup Section. He also has over 30 years experience in both
Federal and state environmental programs including the Fish and
Wildlife Service of the US Dept. of Interior, Montana’s Natural
Resource Program, and Oregon DEQ working in water quality,
environmental cleanup, and natural resource damage repair. Mr.
Pedersen holds a Bachelor of Art and combined science degree in Biology
and Chemistry from Carroll College in Helena, Montana.
Click here for a
downloadable copy of the announcement.
|
