SWEP BROWNBAG LUNCH

Robert LaFrance, CTDEP Office of Legislative Affairs, will summarize and discuss environmental legislative developments.

The recent sessions proved to be active in terms of environmental initiatives!  Robert LaFrance, Legal and Administrative Advisor in CTDEP's Office of Legislative Affairs, has graciously accepted our invitation to present a summary of this year's environmental legislative developments to our members.  Highlights include summaries of the acts intended to improve the DEP permitting process and expand the Urban Sites Remediation Program.  This program will assist you in determining whether your organization or your clients will be affected by the new and/or modified regulations.

Date:  Thursday, September 30, 2010
Time:  12:00 p.m.
Place: Day Pitney LLP, 242 Trumbull St (6th Floor), Hartford, CT (directions)

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Please, bring your own lunch.

The Connecticut Society for Women Environmental Professionals Grant Program provides community based groups with up to $1,000 in funding for local projects that benefit the environment.  Grant applications are due on October 15, 2010. The applications will be judged against the environmental benefits of the project and compared to the other grant submittals. “Environmental benefits” can vary widely and successful applications may include projects that improve the environment, such as property clean-ups or promote environmental education within Connecticut.  For more information please go the Grant Program page within this site.

The SWEP Summer Program and Networking Social was held at Holcomb Farm on June 24th from 3:30 to 5:30PM.  Ms. Joan Palmer, M.S., creator and owner of Real Food Matters LLC, gave a brief presentation on the benefits of eating seasonal food.  Following the presentation, guests were encouraged to enjoy food and spirits while catching up with peers and friends.  For more information about Holcomb Farm, click here.