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| Conference Information |
Wednesday, April 6, 2005 – 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Barbara Worth Resort Holtville, CA
Both the Imperial and Mexicali Valleys have unhealthful air pollution and high asthma rates. Teachers, Community Educators/Members, Health Educators, Advocates, Administrators, Public Officials and Health Professionals will enjoy this exciting and dynamic conference that highlights the latest information on air pollution and how it affects health. In addition, the conference will provide the attendees with knowledge of new bi-national curriculums and resources. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions, give opinions and share dialogue about how to solve air quality problems that affect Imperial and Mexicali residents and educate students about issues.
Why Attend the Conference?
„« To learn how air pollution impacts the Imperial and Mexicali Valleys.
„« To increase knowledge about new bi-national air quality and environmental curriculums available for students.
„« To explore solutions to reducing indoor air pollution and asthma triggers in school.
„« To meet others who can be resources for Imperial and Mexicali residents who want to improve air quality and their health.
Who Should Attend? The conference is designed for the Teachers, Community Educators/Members, Health Educators, Advocates, Administrators, Public Officials and Health Professionals. Special Note: Round Trip Transportation will be provided from Calexico to the event in Holtville!
At the Conference, presentations will promote group discussion. Excellent resource tables will provide participants with bilingual clean air, asthma and health information.
AGENDA
5:00 Registration
5:30 Welcome/ Opening Comments
5:40 Air Quality In The Border Region
5:55 ¡§Conservation & Pollution Prevention At A Shared Border¡¨ Curriculum For Schools
6:40 Air Quality In Schools ¡V Controlling Asthma Triggers
7:25 Break
7:35 Environmental Education in Mexicali
7:55 Questions For Speaker Panel
8:20 Evaluation/ Closing Remarks
SPEAKERS
Joe Maruca, Board Supervisor, Imperial County
Paulino Luna, Waste Management Engineer, California Environmental Protection Agency
John Baker, San Diego Unified School District, Safety Office, Environmental Health & Safety
Carlos Yruretagoyena, Sub Director, Centro Regional De Estudios Ambientales Y Socio Economicos
Contact and Registration Information:
Rebeca Corella
Clean Air Initiative Liaison
Calle María # 135
Fracc. Residencias
Mexicali, B.C.
Phone: 01152-686-566-1500
Fax: 01152-686-564-6298
E-Mail: corella@telnor.net
Contact and Registration Information:
Vivian Perez
Clean Air Initiative Coordinator
P.O. Box 977
El Centro,CA 92244
Phone: 760-356-5656
Fax: 760-353-8109
E-Mail: Vivian.Perez@usa.net
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