On a Break with AWMA – March 2025: Catherine Williams, UDAQ – Proposed Amendment to Emissions Inventory Rule

We are excited to have our March “On a Break with AWMA” with Catherine Williams, an Environmental Scientist at Utah Division of Air Quality on the Point Source Inventory team. Catherine will be presenting on the UDAQ proposal to amend R307-150 Emission Inventories.

Please join us for this share from Catherine Williams with the Teams link in this appointment.

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Local Event: The 3rd Annual Conservative Climate Summit on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Utah Valley University

Join Representative John Curtis for the 3rd Annual Conservative Climate Summit on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the Utah Valley University where we’ll explore conservative solutions for energy, economy, and agriculture to strengthen our national security.

Given the popularity of last year’s event, we anticipate that this year’s summit will sell out quickly. We encourage you to RSVP on Eventbrite at the earliest opportunity to secure your spot.

We look forward to seeing you at the 3rd Annual Conservative Climate Summit!

General Admission: $50

 

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2023 Annual Fundraiser Dinner

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 Dinner.  This year’s keynote speaker is Kim Shelley, Executive Director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality.   Kim Shelley will be presenting on “Building Bridges: The Importance of Stakeholder Engagement in Achieving Better Environmental Outcomes”.

The A&WMA Great Basin Chapter Annual Dinner is our opportunity to connect as professionals, highlight our ongoing events, and recognize our annual scholarship winners.

Who: A&WMA members and friends

 

Where: Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

(12033 Lone Peak Parkway, Draper, Utah 84020)

 

When: September 19, 2023 at 6:30 pm

 

Cost:
AWMA Members $65/person
Government employees $45/person
Non-members $75/person
If you have questions about additional opportunities for your company to support AWMA and our Annual Fundraising Dinner, contact Jenny Esker.

 

RSVP: Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 12th by emailing Jenny Esker at Jenny.esker@riotinto.com.

 

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.

2022 Annual Fundraiser Dinner

The Great Basin Chapter of the Air and Waste Management Association is excited to extend an invitation for this year’s Annual Fundraiser Dinner.  This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Saskia Duyvesteyn who is a Chief Advisor of Research & Development with Rio Tinto Kennecott.  With COVID, attendees are encouraged to be vaccinated and wear a mask at any time while not eating or drinking. Despite the challenges present with COVID, this will be a great opportunity to celebrate the 2022 scholarship winners and to connect with fellow professionals in a fun and social atmosphere while hearing about Rio Tinto’s research and development related to recovery of Tellurium.


2022 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER DINNER PROGRAM

5:45 PM-6:30 PM Cocktail Hour and hors d’oeuvre

6:30 PM-7:30 PM Plated Dinner

7:00 PM-7:15 PM Program presentation:

      Welcome                                                                             Amar Patel, A&WMA Vice Chair

             Scholarship award presentations                                        Amit Nair, A&WMA Education Chair

Great Basin Chapter annual review                                     Jenny Esker, A&WMA Chair

                Keynote Presentation                                                Dr. Saskia Duyvesteyn, Rio Tinto Kennecott

Closing


FOOD MENU

Hor D’oeurvres:

Wild Mushroom and Truffle Arancini

Chilled Shrimp with cocktail sauce

Veg Spring Rolls

Bean thread, carrots, cabbages, onions, peas and bamboo shoots are seasoned with Asian spices and hand wrapped in a spring roll skin.

 

LIMITED DRINKS MENU

Red or White Wine

Beer

Cash Bar Available

 

PLATED DINNER

MIXED GREENS

roasted tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, Castelvetrano olives,

pickled onions, balsamic vinaigrette

freshly baked artisan breads and butter

ENTREÉS: CHOICE OF FOUR:

CAST-IRON FILET MIGNON gluten free

boursin potatoes, grilled asparagus with truffle aioli, sauce Bordelaise

-or-

PAPRIKA CURED SALMON

asparagus, oven tomatoes, olive tapenade,

saffron aioli, toasted breadcrumbs, smoked almond romesco

-or-

PORCINI CRUSTED ORGANIC CHICKEN BREAST gluten free

green lentil ragout, king trumpet mushrooms, green peppercorn aioli, watercress

-or-

STIR FRY SEASONAL VEGETABLES gluten free (Vegetarian)

rice noodles, peanuts, Yakitori sauce

DESSERT:

New York Style Cheesecake


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2021 Annual Fundraiser Dinner

The Great Basin Chapter of the Air and Waste Management Association is excited to extend an invitation for this year’s Annual Fundraiser Dinner.  This year’s keynote speaker is Debbie Lyons, Sustainability Department Director of SLCGreen.  SLCGreen or Salt Lake City’s Department of Sustainability operate to conserve resources, reduce pollution, slow climate change and ensure a healthy, sustainable future for Salt Lake City.  In this presentation, Debbie Lyons will provide an overview of the programs, operations, and objectives of SLCGreen. With COVID, attendees are encouraged to be vaccinated and wear a mask at any time while not eating or drinking. Despite the challenges present with COVID, this will be a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in a fun and social atmosphere while hearing about Salt Lake City’s sustainability initiatives and plans.  The entire event will be outdoors.

Who: A&WMA members and friends
Where: Squatters, 147 Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
When: September 15, 2021 at 5:30 pm
Cost:
AWMA Members

(Members may also purchase one guest ticket at the member price)

$35/person
AWMA Young Professional Members

(YP Members may also purchase one guest ticket at the YP member price)

$30/person
Students $15/person
Non-Members $40/person
Corporate Ticket

(Includes one dinner ticket and Company Logo on Great Basin Chapter Website for one year)

$200
If you have questions about additional opportunities for your company to support AWMA and our Annual Fundraising Dinner contact Jenny Esker.
RSVP: Please RSVP by Tuesday, August 31st by emailing Sarah Foran at

sforan@utah.gov.  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:  Limited street parking is available near the venue

Additional pay-to-park lots include:

Uncovered Lots:

306S S W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

330W W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

301 Marguerite Ct, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

128 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Garage Parking

Salt Palace Garage: 100-198 W 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Republic Parking Garage: 255 S W Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

For a map of the location, follow the link below:

Squatters Pub, 147 Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Hazardous Waste Determinations

A&WMA is pleased to offer a seminar on SW-846 and Characteristic Hazardous Waste Determinations. Presentation based on applicable federal/state rules and guidance from Chapter Nine of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency SW-846 Test Methods for Evaluating Solid Waste.  Muffins and coffee will be provided.

Jay Vance, P.E., has 20+ years of experience in hazardous waste determinations and will be the presenter. Topics will include characteristic hazardous waste determinations, applicable federal/state rules, recommended guidance, a brief statistical overview, sample design, and representative sampling.

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

 

Where                  Utah Department of Environmental Quality

195 North 1950 West, SLC, UT

UDEQ Board Room 1020 A & B (1st floor)

Please allow additional time to sign-in at the front desk and conference room

 

When                   Thursday, April 2, 2020

Time: 8:30am to 9:30am

 

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

 

RSVP                                   to Cynthia Christenson at cynthia.christenson@L3Harris.com

by March 30, 2020

Utah Air Quality Policy Presentation – Trends and Solutions for Utah’s Air Quality Challenges

A&WMA is pleased to offer a joint seminar on air quality and climate change policy presented by the Utah Division of Air Quality and Ramboll.  A light lunch will be provided.

Glade Sowards, Policy Analyst with UDAQ, will discuss air emissions trends in the context of Utah’s major air quality challenges (e.g. particulates, ozone, and regional haze) as well as overview of recent and projected inventory data and will summarize related developments in federal and state emissions control efforts

Megan Neiderhiser, Senior Managing Consultant with Ramboll, will review air quality legislations introduced in other states and discuss policies that could help curb air quality and climate impacts in the Wasatch Front.

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

 

Where                  Utah Department of Environmental Quality

195 North 1950 West, SLC, UT

UDEQ Board Room 1019 A & B (1st floor)

Please allow additional time to sign-in at the front desk and conference room

 

When                   Wednesday, February 20, 2020

                               Time: 11:30pm to 1:00pm

 

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

 

RSVP                                   to Cynthia Christenson at cynthia.christenson@L3Harris.com

by February 14, 2020 (please include dietary preferences)

 

2019 Annual Fundraiser Dinner – September 12 at 6:30pm

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.


 
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2018 Annual Fundraiser Dinner – September 13 at 6:30pm

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.


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2017 Annual Fundraiser Dinner – September 14 at 6:30pm

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.