Author: Ana Williams

The Great Basin Chapter of the Air and Waste Management Association is excited to extend an invitation for this year’s A&WMA Great Basin Chapter’s Annual Fundraiser Dinner.  This year’s keynote speaker is Rob Potts, Chief Operating Officer of Renewlogy.  Renewlogy is an organization that turns certain plastics into fuel for re-use.  In his presentation, Mr. Potts will discuss basics on how Renewlogy’s processes work. This will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in a fun, social atmosphere while hearing about cutting edge recycling technology.

Who: A&WMA members and friends

Where: Stanza Restaurant located at 454 East 300 South in Salt Lake City

When: September 12, 2019 at 6:30 pm

Cost:     Members (and up to one guest) – $40 per person

Young Professional Members (and up to one guest) – $30 per person

Students – $15 per person

Non-members – $50 per person

Corporate Membership Ticket (Includes one dinner ticket and Company Logo on GBC website for one year) – $200

RSVP: Please RSVP by Friday, September 6th by emailing Cynthia Christenson at cynthia.christenson@L3T.com. Please indicate if you are a member of the A&WMA, if a guest will be attending with you, and if you have any dietary preferences.

Other: Free parking is available at the venue.  Depending on the weather, a portion of the dinner may be outside.  Sunglasses and a light jacket are recommended.

*NEW* Online Payment Portal: Want to pre-pay for the annual dinner?  Pay for your ticket here!  The listed ticket costs include a 5% online payment fee.  If paying for multiple people, please include all names.

The Great Basin Chapter of the Air and Waste Management Association is excited to extend an invitation for this year’s A&WMA Great Basin Chapter’s Annual Fundraiser Dinner.  This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Jim Steenburgh, Research Professor in the University of Utah’s Department of Atmospheric Sciences.  Dr. Steenburgh has supported numerous field experiments and research projects across the mountain west as well as published the book “The Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth.”  In his talk, Dr. Steenburgh will share his expertise in Wasatch weather along with the science behind the legendary Utah powder.

Who: A&WMA members and friends

Where: Stanza Restaurant located at 454 East 300 South in Salt Lake City

When: September 13, 2018 at 6:30 pm

Cost:     Members (and up to one guest) – $40 per person

Young Professional Members (and up to one guest) – $30 per person

Students – $15 per person

Non-members – $50 per person

Corporate Membership Ticket (Includes one dinner ticket and Company Logo on GBC website for one year) – $200

RSVP: Please RSVP by Friday, September 7th by emailing or calling Jenny Esker at Jenny.esker@riotinto.com or (801) 569-6494. Please indicate if you are a member of the A&WMA, if a guest will be attending with you, and if you have any dietary preferences.

Other: Free parking is available at the venue.  Depending on the weather, a portion of the dinner may be outside.  Sunglasses and a light jacket are recommended.

*NEW* Online Payment Portal: Want to pre-pay for the annual dinner?  Pay for your ticket here!  The listed ticket costs include a 5% online payment fee.  If paying for multiple people, please include all names.

The Great Basin Chapter of the Air and Waste Management Association is excited to extend an invitation for this year’s A&WMA Great Basin Chapter’s Annual Fundraiser Dinner. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Scott Collingwood, Director of Environmental Monitoring, Research Assistant Professor and Investigator in the University of Utah’s School of Medicine. He will be presenting on “Understanding the role of environmental exposure and health outcomes – NCS, UCP & ECHO”.

Who: A&WMA members and friends

Where: Primo Restaurant located at 4699 S Highland Drive in Holladay

When: September 14, 2017 at 6:30 pm

Cost:          Members (and up to one guest) – $40 per person

Young Professional Members (and up to one guest) – $30 per person

Students – $15 per person

Non-members – $50 per person

*NEW* Corporate Membership Ticket (Includes one dinner ticket and Company Logo on GBC website for one year) – $200

RSVP: Please RSVP by Friday, September 8th by emailing or calling Jenny Esker at Jenny.esker@riotinto.com or (801) 569-6494. Please indicate if you are a member of the A&WMA, if a guest will be attending with you, and if you have any dietary preferences.

Other: Free parking is available at the venue.  Depending on the weather, a portion of the dinner may be outside.  Sunglasses and a light jacket are recommended.

The Great Basin Chapter will be hosting a recording of  the webinar “The Trump Administration and Greenhouse Gas Policy and Regulation” jointly sponsored by the American Bar Association and the Air & Waste Management Association. The webinar will examine the latest developments coming from the Administration regarding executive orders, rulemakings, Congressional Review Act repeals, policy, and litigation regarding greenhouse gas policy and regulation.

Who: All A&WMA members, family, friends, colleagues, and students

Where: Utah Department of Environmental Quality – 195 North 1950 West, SLC, UT – Four Corners Conference Room (4^th floor)

When: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 – Room will open at 11:00am with a light lunch provided.  Presentation from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

Cost: Free! There is free parking and TRAX runs right to the Department of Environmental Quality!

RSVP: To Jenny Esker (Jenny.Esker@riotinto.com) before August 21st, 2017

A Utah Division of Air Quality (UDAQ) representative, Marty Gray, will provide an update on the development of the PM_2.5 Serious Nonattainment State Implementation Plan (SIP) and other impacts to the Wasatch Front. The presentation will focus on implementation dates, the application of best available control technologies and most stringent measures, and area source rules and other impacts to minor sources. The UDAQ is tailoring this presentation to answer specific questions or address topics important to our A&WMA members.

Who: All A&WMA members, family, friends, colleagues, and students

Where: Utah Department of Environmental Quality – 195 North 1950 West, SLC, UT – Four Corners Conference Room (4^th floor)

When: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 – Room will open at 11:30am with a light lunch provided at 12pm.  Presentation from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.

Cost: Free! There is free parking and TRAX runs right to the Department of Environmental Quality!

RSVP: To Jenny Esker (Jenny.Esker@riotinto.com) before May 22nd, 2017

Air Quality: Science for Solutions is holding a one-day conference emphasizing scientific progress in the understanding of Utah’s complicated and unique air quality issues.

When: March 30, 2017
Where: Downtown Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City
Time: Scientific Conference – 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM  |  Panel Discussion – 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

This is the first of an annual conference series organized by the University of Utah, Utah State University, Brigham Young University, Weber State University, and the Utah Division of Air Quality.

Thanks to the generosity of the conference sponsors, regular registration is only $10 if you register by March 15.  After that time, late registration is $20.

For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.airqualityscience.org

It’s the time of year to show your support for future scientists and engineers (a.k.a science fair time)!

The Great Basin Chapter is sponsoring awards at the upcoming science fairs across Utah. We invite you to be a judge at a science fair near you and select an outstanding project that represents A&WMA’s mission.

Below is a list of the upcoming science fairs:

• Salt Lake Valley Science and Engineering Fair (Rice Eccles Stadium): March 21 through March 23, 2017
• Central Utah Science and Engineering Fair (BYU Conference Center): March 27 & 28, 2017
• Ritchey Science and Engineering Fair (Dee Event Center, Weber State University): March 23 & 24, 2017
• Southern Utah Science and Engineering Fair (SUU Student Center): March 31, 2017

Please email Catherine Wyffels (cwyffels@utah.gov) if you are interested in participating. Thank you in advance for your interest!