The Lake Michigan
States Section of the Air & Waste Management Association
(A&WMA-LMSS) is a unit of the Air & Waste Management
Association (A&WMA). The Section covers
Illinois,
Northwest Indiana, Wisconsin, and Western Michigan with chapters of
the
association represented throughout the region.
- Purpose:
- The purpose of
the A&WMA-LMSS is to promote a better understanding and
awareness of the challenges that exist in air pollution control, waste
management, processing and control, and environmental management
programs among representatives of industry, government agencies,
research personnel, educators, attorneys and consultants within the
geographic area of the Section.
- The Section
works toward promoting closer professional and personal relations among
members of the Section and to further the mission and objectives of the
Association.
- Goals and Objectives:
- As a
non-profit, technical and educational organization, the Section’s main
function is to disseminate information related to air and waste
management and environmental quality management to its members and
others in the geographic area of the Section. This includes updates on
existing and proposed environmental regulations and legislation,
various technical and managerial information, and materials for
students.
- The Section
produces a newsletter and holds periodic
conferences.
- An annual
conference focused on air management issues and a conference focused on
waste management issues is held each year.
- The annual
membership luncheon meeting is held in spring each
year.
- Additional
webinars, workshops, and breakfast/lunch meetings are held throughout
the year.
- Focus and Scope:
- The Section’s
main focus is on "air quality" and "hazardous and toxic waste"
management, although we advocate a multi-disciplinary or
cross-environmental media approach to addressing the many environmental
challenges.
- Networking:
- The Section
promotes and encourages camaraderie among environmental professionals
to help foster a spirit of cooperation and unity, so together we may
more effectively address the many environmental challenges we all face.
This partnership includes, but is not limited to, government, academia,
industry, and those in the private service industry, including
consultants and attorneys.
- Our goal is to
hold at least one social activity each year, such as a golf outing,
dinner, attending a sports event, etc.
- Participatory:
- The Section
seeks to maximize participation among its members throughout its
geographical boundary in the various activities it sponsors. This
includes seeking out members to serve on the Section’s Executive Board
and various committees and/or to serve the organization by writing
articles for the Section’s newsletter and/or actively participating in
hosting a technical conference or other event by serving as a
conference co-chair or as a conference committee member.
- Neutral forum:
- Through its
publications and conferences, the Section provides a neutral forum
where all viewpoints of an environmental management issue can be
presented, including technical, scientific, economic, social,
political, and public health aspects.
- Education:
- The Section
promotes environmental education by participating in various education
outreach programs such as by providing educational materials and
assistance to community schools. This includes furnishing publications
to educators such as the Environmental Resource Guides published by
A&WMA.
- Section members
are encouraged to participate in community science fairs and
festivals.
- A scholarship
program has been established for qualified college students in
environmental studies.
- Apolitical/Nonlobbying:
- No part of the
Section’s direct or indirect activity consists of carrying on
propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation.
- The Section
does not participate in or intervene in, including publication or
distribution of statements, any political campaign on behalf of any
candidate for public office.
- Membership:
- Full members of
the Section are members of the Air & Waste Management
Association that reside in the Section.
- Membership
benefits include a newsletter, invitations to local events, and reduced
fees for these events. The Section also has a Local Associate (LA)
membership for individuals who desire affiliation with the Section
only.
- Local
Associates receive the newsletter and announcements, and local event
discounts but cannot vote in A&WMA elections or hold offices.
Contact the Section for more details.
The Air &
Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit,
nonpartisan professional organization that enhances knowledge and
expertise by providing a neutral forum for information exchange,
professional development, networking opportunities, public education,
and outreach to more than 8000 environmental professionals in 65
countries. A&WMA also promotes global environmental
responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations to make
critical decisions that benefit society.
The Mission of A&WMA is to assist in the professional
development and critical environmental decision-making of our members
to benefit society.
The core Purpose of A&WMA is to improve environmental knowledge
and decisions by providing a neutral forum for exchanging information.
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