Developing Solutions for Distressed Communities: Regional Examples and Outcomes
Citation:
Essoka, J. Developing Solutions for Distressed Communities: Regional Examples and Outcomes. Presented at Environmental Metrology & Policy Program, Philadelphia, PA, April 28, 2022.
Impact/Purpose:
Describes examples of working with environmentally burdened, economically distressed areas. Examples show the integration of regulatory and non-regulatory methods for addressing environmental issues within communities. The synopsis helps to identify techniques and resources for working with distressed communities on environmental and social problems. Multiple audiences including the public, EPA researchers and programs can learn from these cases.
Description:
Describes examples of working with environmentally burdened, economically distressed areas. Examples show the integration of regulatory and non-regulatory methods for addressing environmental issues within communities. The synopsis helps to identify techniques and resources for working with distressed communities on environmental and social problems. Multiple audiences including the public, EPA researchers and programs can learn from these cases.