EJ Conference, Inc.
Presents
The State of Environmental Justice
2008
Sponsorship Package
Howard University School of Law
2900 Van Ness Street, NW
Washington, DC
May 21-24, 2008
Q: What is
environmental justice?
A: A
commonly accepted definition is that environmental justice is the fair
treatment and meaningful involvement of all people – regardless of race,
ethnicity, income or education level – in environmental decision-making.
It has been more than 25
years since the Warren County, North Carolina protest that arguably gave birth
to the environmental justice movement in this country. It has been twenty years
since The United Church of Christ published Toxic Waste and Race in the
United States, a nationwide study that further documented the association
between hazardous waste facilities and the racial composition of the
communities hosting such facilities. It has been fifteen years since the
National Law Journal found that EPA enforcement under Superfund and other
environmental laws was inequitable by race and income. It has been twelve years
since the Presidential Executive Order requiring that the principles of
environmental justice be implemented throughout federal programs.
The National Small Town
Alliance, the Howard University School of Law, the United States Departments of
Energy and Agriculture have teamed with others to review the environmental
justice movement and to determine the State of Environmental Justice in
America: What do we mean by Environmental Justice in the 21st
Century? Have we made progress? What remains to be done? A more complex and
strategic assessment of environmental justice will be addressed at this
exciting conference to examine the state of the issue.
The State of Environmental
Justice in America 2008 conference is exciting because it is a unique
opportunity to bring together participants from diverse perspectives on
environmental justice. This timely and inclusive 2008 conference welcomes
people and organizations that may have never been able to openly discuss
environmental justice to engage a variety of viewpoints and environmental
justice strategies. Anyone who is interested in the environmental
justice arena is invited to participate.
Over the years,
environmental justice has broadened in scope and now impacts even more
community and policy discussions including architecture and green buildings,
brownfields, community development, economic development, environmental
regulations, gentrification, governance, housing, planning, smart growth,
sustainability, transportation, unions, and almost all industries. It is vital
that participants in these discussions and policy formulations attend this
conference.
CONFERENCE DETAILS
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Website: |
http://www.lm.doe.gov/env.justice/ejamerica2008
conference.htm |
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Blog: |
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When/Where: |
May
21-24, 2008, Howard
University School of Law 2900
Van Ness Street, NW. Washington
D.C. |
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Lodging: |
Days
Inn Connecticut Avenue (see
website) |
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Registration: |
$150 Registration
Is Required Deadline
is May 1, 2008 |
WHO WILL ATTEND: YOU! THE
SPONSORSHIP ADVANTAGE
·
Academics Have your commitment to diversity,
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Architects equity and sensitivity to environmental
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Banks
and Financial Institutions issues to be recognized as a sponsor
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Brownfields
Groups of this conference
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Builders
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Business
Associations Be a champion in the environmental
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CEO’s justice arena
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Community
Leaders and Citizen Activists
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Developers Secure credible professional development
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Educators
and Educational Associations and
continuing education.
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Engineers
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Environmental
Professionals Engage with colleagues nationally
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Federal
government officials and staff and create collaboration opportunities.
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Grassroots
Organizations
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Lawyers
and Law Students
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Local
and State government public officials and staff Update your knowledge about relevant
legal
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Media developments and issues affecting EJ.
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Outreach
and Public Participation Specialists
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Planners DEADLINE
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Public
Information/Communications Staff
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Real
Estate Professionals May
1, 2008 for Registration and Exhibit
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Scientists Registration
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Students
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Trade
Associations
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP CATEGORIES/OPPORTUNITIES
Platinum $25,000
Gold $20,000
Silver $15,000
Bronze $10,000
Copper $5,000
EJ Friend $2,500 (Corporate)
EJ Friend $1,500 (Academia/Grassroots/Faith-based)
EJ Advocate $1500
Conference
Newsletter $10,000
- $15,000
Plenary
Sessions (Thursday & Friday) $5,000
each
Lunches/Luncheons
(Thursday & Friday) $5,000 - $15,000
Session
Breaks $1,500
Closing
Session $2,500
Scholarships
Available: Check the website for details
In-Kind:
GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Workshop
Environmental Justice “Bookstore”
Poster Gallery
Speakers and Sponsors Ready-Room/Lounge
Conference Bags, Lanyards, Pens, Name Badges, etc.
Sponsorship Benefits (dependent on level)
To become a
sponsor, please contact:
Kathryn Weaver
Phone: 240-988-0828
Fax: 240-253-2818