Environmental Justice Advisory Board Meeting
November 9, 2023
The Multistate Trust’s Environmental Justice Advisory Board (Board) held its first in-person meeting on Thursday, November 9, in Washington, D.C. The meeting included sessions about building partnerships to successfully pursue community-supported redevelopment, contracting with local vendors and businesses to build capacity and keep investment in the community, and working with residents to seek compensation for health and medical claims that stem from exposure to contamination. The Board members were joined by invited guests and leaders from communities where Multistate Trust sites are located.
Environmental Justice Advisory Board Meeting
October 4, 2022
The Multistate Trust’s Environmental Justice Advisory Board (Board) met virtually on October 4, 2022. The meeting focused on the Multistate Trust’s redevelopment planning efforts in communities with environmental justice concerns. Board members heard from the Multistate Trust, community stakeholders, and other panelists, and shared insight and best practices around successful redevelopment and reuse planning.
The Board consists of diverse individuals who contribute their ideas, knowledge, and expertise; recommend ways to expand and improve the Multistate Trust’s Environmental Justice Program; provide guidance on improving communications and strengthening partnerships with community stakeholders; and suggest strategies for pursuing site reuses consistent with community needs and objectives.
Environmental Justice Advisory Board Meeting
June 30, 2022
The Multistate Environmental Response Trust’s (Multistate Trust) Environmental Justice Advisory Board (Board) held its second virtual meeting of 2022 on Thursday, June 30.
The meeting focused on recommending ways to improve the Multistate Trust’s community engagement efforts in communities with environmental justice concerns. Board members heard from community stakeholders and advocates, shared information about best practices for community engagement, and offered input on overcoming challenges to engagement.
See the meeting minutes here.
Meeting Presentations
Environmental Justice Advisory Board Inaugural Meeting January 11, 2022
The first meeting of the Multistate Trust’s Environmental Justice Advisory Board was held virtually on January 11, 2022. Find the agenda here.
Meeting Presentations
Upcoming Meetings
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