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Welcome to the Louisiana Section of the A&WMA

About Us

The Louisiana Section is one of nearly 140 geographical member units of the Air & Waste Management Association. As such, we plan, organize and present activities that focus on local and regional environmental issues. This includes holding luncheon and dinner meetings, technical seminars, annual conferences, workshops, continuing education courses, and social outings. We publish a newsletter, launch outreach activities and provide funds for scholarships. For more information about the A&WMA, CLICK HERE

Latest News

  • Dinner meeting Thursday, January 19 at Messina’s in Kenner. Sanford (Sam) Phillips, Assistant Secretary, LDEQ Office of Environmental Services, will discuss the impact of EPA’s November 30, 2011 final rule re-designating the Baton Rouge Non-Attainment Area as being in attainment with the 1997 Ozone Standard and it’s impact on state regulation. Click to register on-line or for traditional registration form.

  • The Louisiana Section A&WMA Fall Conference was held October 25-26, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge. The Conference Committee did a tremendous job of developing another excellent program. Presentations have be posted on the Conference page.

This website is intended to provide useful information to members and prospective members of the Louisiana Section at the Air & Waste Management Association. Information on upcoming meetings, conferences and the Section’s educational programs and recognition awards are provided.

Input on the site, or ideas for dinner meeting speakers or section activities, is welcomed by the webmaster@la-awma.org

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Mission Statement

The Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that enhances knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for technology exchange, professional development, networking opportunities, public education, and outreach to more than 9000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. A&WMA also promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations to make critical decisions that benefit society.

The Mission of A&WMA is to assist in the professional development and critical environmental decision-making of our members to benefit society.

The core Purpose of A&WMA is to improve environmental knowledge and decisions by providing a neutral forum for exchanging information.