A&WMA scholarships -Applications due May 31, 2024

Hello A&WMA Members, The Air and Waste Management Association Great Basin Chapter focuses on awarding scholarships to students pursuing careers in air quality, waste management, environmental management/law, or sustainability. For many years, the chapter has helped students with their education and often gives more in scholarships than larger chapters. The Great Basin Chapter is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year.   Please share the attached application package with interested students. […]

On a Break with AWMA – April 30th, 2024 10am: Tim Russell and Jesse Glisson, Barr Engineering

Great Basin Chapter of AWMA, We are excited to announce our April “On a Break with AWMA” with Tim Russell and Jesse Glisson of Barr Engineering. Tim and Jesse will be presenting on real life observations from 20+ years of PFAS stack testing including an overview of EPA PFAS test methods OTM 45, 50 and 55 as well as time for Q&A. The meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2024, at 10am. You can add […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]