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U.S. EPA TO HONOR EHC WITH EARTH DAY AWARD AT CEREMONY

Release Date: 4/10/2000
Contact Information: Paula Bruin, U.S. EPA, (415)744-1587, Tony LeSane, EHC, (619) 235-0281

     MEDIA ADVISORY

SAN FRANCISCO -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will pay tribute to the Environmental Health Coalition April 12 during a ceremony in San Diego. An Earth Day award will be presented for the coalition's work in addressing  air pollution problems affecting the Barrio Logan community.

The EPA Region 9 Earth Day Award acknowledges those who have demonstrated commitment and significant contribution to the environment in California, Arizona, Nevada and tribal Lands.  EHC is one of approximately 40 groups and individuals  selected from more than 160 nominees received this year from businesses, media, local and state government officials, tribes, environmental organizations and community

WHO:  Felicia Marcus, EPA Regional Administrator
      Diane Takvorian, EHC Executive Director

WHAT:  Earth Day Award Ceremony

WHERE:  Memorial Academy Charter School Courtyard
        2850 Logan Ave.
        San Diego, Calif.

WHEN:  11 a.m. - 12 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, 2000

 


                                                                   
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