• About the workshop
• Participation and registration

The EPA Council on Regulatory Environmental Modeling (CREM) and the National Exposure Research Lab, Ecosystems Research Division (ORD/NERL/ERD) are hosting a workshop to initiate a broad-based dialogue on the use of integrated approaches to inform environmental decision-making at EPA. This workshop will provide a crucial opportunity for EPA Offices to share experiences and perspectives on lessons learned and emerging modeling priorities and develop a strategic vision for achieving integrated modeling/decision-making for EPA.

The workshop organizing committee (PDF 9 KB, 1 page,info about PDF) includes representatives of EPA's Core, Program and Regional offices.

Workshop Announcement (PDF 58 KB, 2 pages,info about PDF)

Final Workshop Agenda (PDF 31 KB, 2 pages,info about PDF)

This workshop is open to EPA employees only.

As integrated modeling and decision-making span multiple dimensions, Core, Regional, and Program Office staff involved in development (i.e., scientists/technologists), application (program science leads), and interpretation of model outcomes (e.g., program management leads, decision-maker support staff) are encouraged to attend. To build a workable vision for the future of integrated modeling for decision making, broad representation from all these sectors is needed.

Priority for participation in this workshop will be given to EPA Staff. Employees of other Federal and State Agencies and others interested in participating in the workshop are encouraged to contact the workshop organizers.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Listen to and interact with:
• High-level managers and technical experts from ORD and EPA's Program and Regional Offices.
• Representatives from other Federal Agencies including USGS, USDA, NOAA and the Office of Management and Budget.
• International speakers from Canada and Europe.
• Learn about modeling success stories and get the most up-to-date information on modeling activities throughout the Agency.
• Learn about the Agency's highest priority needs and requirements for integrated modeling and decision making.
• Present posters on your modeling activities.
• Participate in discussions to shape the future of integrated modeling and decision-making in EPA.

To register to attend this workshop, please visit http://www.scgcorp.com/integratemodel.

For further information, please contact Noha Gaber (202-343-9898 or gaber.noha@epa.gov)