Environmental Justice Listening Tour—Locations and Dates

Posted at http://www.dep.pa.gov/PublicParticipation/OfficeofEnvironmentalJustice/Pages/Listening-Sessions.aspx

• What environmental justice concerns are most pressing in your community?
• Do you feel that the current definition of an environmental justice community (20% poverty and/or 30% minority) properly represents the needs of your community and the Commonwealth at large?
• Do you feel the DEP is engaged with marginalized communities to ensure that they have a voice in the decision making process? How can the DEP be more engaged with these communities?
• What tools have you used to find out information on DEP permitting/enforcement actions?
• What ways can the DEP be more effective at sharing information with the public?
• How can the DEP be more effective at receiving public input?
• What resource(s) is your community lacking that the DEP can provide that would assist in efforts to ensure environmental equity?
• What additional steps can be taken by the Department to effectively reach out to these vulnerable communities to ensure that their concerns are taken into consideration?

SESSION SCHEDULE

April 12, 2017, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Greene County
Margaret Bell Miller Middle School
126 East Lincoln Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370

April 13, 2017, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Allegheny County
The Blakey Center
1908 Wyle Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

April 20, 2017, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Lycoming County
The Genetti Hotel & Suites
200 West 4th Street
Williamsport, PA 17701

April 27, 2017, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Erie County
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
301 Peninsula Drive, Room 112
Erie, PA 16505

May 2, 2017, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Dauphin County
Department of Environmental Protection
Southcentral Regional Office
909 Elmerton Avenue, Conference Room
Harrisburg, PA 17110

May 11, 2017 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Lehigh County
Allentown Public Library
Community Room
1210 Hamilton Street
Allentown, PA 18102

May 15, 2017, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Lancaster County
HACC Lancaster Campus
East Building, Room 203
1641 Old Philadelphia Pike
Lancaster, PA  17602

May 23, 2017, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Delaware County
Location: TBD

May 25, 2017, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Philadelphia County
Location: TBD