9th Annual Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit

When: Friday, November 8 from 9:00am-3:00pm

Where: Worsham Hall at Hendrix College (1600 Washington Ave, Conway, AR 72032)

The Arkansas Environmental Policy Summit is 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.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: 

This year's keynote is a panel presentation featuring the Arkansas Tri-Region Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Coalition that was recently selected for a $100 million EPA CPRG award for its "Energy and Environment Innovation for the Natural State" proposal.

This panel will feature:

• Tim Conklin- Executive Director, Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission
• Bernadette Rhodes- Senior Regional Planner, Metroplan
• Joshua Robertson- Director of Sustainability and Citizen Services, City of Fort Smith

View the Summit's agenda below. The event will feature sessions on:

• “Solar for All” and current state of solar energy policy in Arkansas
• Sustainable Agriculture Programs- What does implementation look like?
• Electric Transmission Policy & Why It’s Critical for Renewable Energy in Arkansas
• Wind Energy in Arkansas
• Perspectives from students advocates
• Closing remarks by State Senator Mark Johnson

Things to Know:

• Registration includes lunch provided through the Hendrix College Dining Hall, which provides a diverse array of food choices. Please note in your registration any dietary requirements that should be passed along. Dining Services will do their best to accommodate all attendees. 
• Parking will be available on campus for all attendees but may require walking. See below for a campus map. Worsham Hall is located in the Student Life & Technology Center (SLTC). 
• Please note in your registration any mobility needs related to parking. Staff will reach out to you ahead of the Summit. 
• Questions? Please email uta.meyer@audubon.org

Sponsors: Arkansas Climate League, Citizens' Climate Lobby - Arkansas Chapters, Arkansas Interfaith Power & Light, Arkansas Public Policy Panel, Audubon Delta, Arkansas Natural Sky Association, Sierra Club, and Zero Hour