ABOUT NWEC

NWEC: Where Business Meets the Environment!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Environmental, Health & Safety Staff and Managers; Facility Managers and others responsible for Environmental Management; Environmental and Process Engineers; Environmental Consultants and Attorneys; Governmental and Public Affairs Specialists; Federal, State and Local Environmental Agency Staff; Environmental Educators and Specialists; Environmental Planners; and Public Interest Environmental Professionals.
The Northwest Environmental Conference (NWEC) is the largest, most comprehensive environmental conference & tradeshow in the Pacific Northwest. NWEC’s goal is to provide Northwest businesses, agencies and other organizations with high-quality, low-cost environment training, information, discussion and networking opportunities.

The 2008 Conference continues a 20 year tradition of providing a forum encouraging environmental excellence throughout the Pacific Northwest.

This year's conference will feature field trips, hands-on demonstations and early-bird workshops in addition to consistently relevant conference sessions and abundant networking opportunities.


PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Whether you need a refresher in environmental regulations, or are looking for new ideas for improving environmental performance, you will find it here!

• 34 thought-provoking sessions presented in a wide range of formats:

  • The always popular "101" sessions provide basic needed information to those new to the field or unfamiliar with the topic.
  • A variety of Advanced sessions provide information about emerging environmental issues and technology.
  • "Roundtable – Hot Topics" sessions offer an opportunity for interactive discussions about controversial environmental issues.
  • Early Bird Technical sessions offer practical information to those able to “rise” to the occasion. Advance registration required – hot breakfast included.

• Field trips to local businesses demonstrating innovative environmental technologies.
Advance registration and additional transportation fee required.

• Networking opportunities that allow attendees to discuss the environmental issues affecting their workplace.

• Presenting the Largest Environmental Tradeshow in Oregon and Washington.

• Continuing Education credits available for Oregon and Washington State Bars, OSBEELS, American Board of Industrial Hygiene and Institute of Hazardous Materials Management. CEU Information for more information.

• OSHA HAZWOPER Training - 8-Hour Refresher December 10, 2008.
Advance registration and additional fee required


Learn what environmental efforts we are making and participate in our new and improved conference greening program. Attendees who take alternate transportation or ride their bike to the conference may enter a drawing to win a prize.

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