The 10th Annual Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit (“Summit”) will be held in Conway, Arkansas on February 20th.
The Summit will be held at Worsham Hall at Hendrix College from 9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
The Summit is described as a:
… one-day event designed to bring together activists, regulators, elected officials, students, academics, experts, and others to discuss our state's most pressing environmental issues.
The keynote speakers will address the role of social scientists in conservation, environmental protection, and sustainability.
Featured speakers will include:
- Dr. Carmen Merrick, Hendrix College
- Dr. Jennifer Penner, Hendrix College
Breakout sessions will include:
- Electric Transmission 101
- Status of Wind Energy Policy in Arkansas
- SWEPCO's Latest Moves and What They Mean for Arkansas
- "Big Ideas" for Arkansas's Environment
Sponsors of the Summit include:
- Arkansas Climate League
- Citizens' Climate Lobby - Arkansas Chapters
- Arkansas Public Policy Panel
- Arkansas Natural Sky Association
- Arkansas Sierra Club, Audubon Delta
- Southern Renewable Energy Association
- Zero Hour
Information regarding the Summit including registration can be found here.
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