EIS 2003 Partnership Information

2003 Summit Partners

The Environmental Innovations Summit 2003 is supported by and coordinated by the most reputable and dedicated environmental policy organizations and media, including the following:

	The Environmental Performance Institute promotes results-oriented approaches for protecting and improving our nation’s environment and its management of natural resources through the principles of performance, partnership, flexibility and innovation.
	American Forests is a world leader in planting trees for environmental restoration, a pioneer in the science and practice of urban forestry, and a primary communicator of the benefits of trees and forests.
	CITYgreen is a powerful GIS application for land-use planning and policy-making. With CITYgreen, you can take advantage of natural systems to produce the maximum economic benefits for your growing community.
	The Environmental Magazine was conceived during the "Greenhouse Summer" of 1988, amid reports of medical waste on New Jersey shores, fires in Yellowstone National Park, and increased public interest in environmental problems. E's founders sought to create an independent newsstand-quality publication on environmental issues--a magazine that could educate, inspire and empower Americans to make a difference for the environment. A substantial magazine, E is chock full of everything the budding environmentalist needs to know, from "rainforests to recycling" and from the "personal to the political."
	The Environmental Council of the States represents the state and territorial environmental officials in the United States, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas, views and experiences among the states to improve the nation's environmental management.
	Founded in 1969, the Environmental Law Institute advances environmental protection by improving law, policy, and management. ELI researches pressing problems, and educates professionals and citizens about the nature of these issues. It publishes and distributes its findings via books, monographs, research reports and journals like Environmental Law Reporter, Environmental Forum, and National Wetlands Newsletter. It convenes all sectors in forging effective solutions via a series of continuing seminars and fora. Visit www.eli.org for more details.
	Environmental Protection offers up-to-date, cutting-edge technology, new trends and recent regulatory developments for environmental professionals. Nine times a year, you’ll receive issues covering industry news, important legal cases and regulations, discoveries and new products for professionals in the environmental industry, consulting firms, government and research institutes.
	Brownfield News is the premier source of information for the brownfield market. Each issue covers the industry from the ground up—whether the story is political, technical, financial, legal, or real estate. Brownfield News has sharpened its focus and aims to bring readers the latest news and insight into this still youthful business. By presenting thoughtful commentary and analysis, well-researched reports on industries that make up the majority of brownfield properties, the latest news and the best researched facts on the brownfield market
	The National Association of Environmental Professionals promotes a code of ethics and standard of practice among environmental professionals providing opportunities for professional growth through national involvement as well as educational and networking opportunities to members.
	The National Association of Local Government Environment Professionals (NALEGP) brings together local environmental officials to network and share information on innovative environmental practices, conduct environmental policy projects, promote environmental training and education, and communicate the view of local environmental officials on national environmental issues.
	The National Environmental Health Association advances the environmental health and protection professional for the purpose of providing a healthful environment for all.
	NSF-ISR is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NSF International. From its inception in 1944, NSF International's mission has been to provide superior third-party standardization services in public health safety and environmental quality. Today, NSF is recognized worldwide as the global leader in the development of voluntary consensus standards and product testing and certification.
	Pollution Engineering meets the environmental concerns for the air, water, and waste markets going to consulting engineering firms, manufacturing, utilities, construction companies and government
	Prism eSolutions is committed to serving and satisfying its customers by providing effective strategic process improvement (SPI) tools and solutions for enhancing business performance; making integrated knowledge resources available when and where they are needed. Headquartered in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, Prism provides the tools and solutions companies need to cost-efficiently implement and continually improve business processes.
	The Reason Public Policy Institute research fuses theory and practice to craft workable policy changes that foster individual responsibility, choice and competition. Its primary research focuses on government reform, environmental policy, land use, and economic development.
	The Soil and Water Conservation Society fosters the science and the art of soil, water and related natural resource management to achieve sustainability.
	The U.S. Chamber of Commerce promotes the interests of businesses of all sizes and industries, from every corner of America, and pursues common-sense environmental policies that balance a clean environment with economic growth.
	The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) works to increase the amount of quality wildlife habitat on corporate, private and public lands. The Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) is a nonprofit, non-lobbying 501(c)(3) group of corporations, conservation organizations, and individuals dedicated to protecting and enhancing wildlife habitat.
	The National Brownfield Association, established in June, 1999, is a 50l (c) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to stimulating brownfield redevelopment by providing information resources and educational programs. We are an action oriented group that is rapidly emerging as the "go to" source for information on the brownfield market. Our strength is our diverse membership, which comes from both the public and private sectors.
	The mission of NREP is to promote legal and professional recognition of individuals possessing education, training and experience as environmental managers, engineers, technologists, scientists and technicians -- and to consolidate that recognition in one centralized source -- so that the public, government, employers and insurers can justify the importance and acceptance of such individuals to carry out operation and management of environmental activities.
	Environment & Climate News is The Heartland Institute's national monthly outreach publication for common-sense environmentalism, with a total readership of over 30,000.
	ABS/GI - Government Institutes, based near Washington, D.C., is the Training and Publishing division of ABS Consulting, one of the world’s leading risk management companies. Since 1973, Government Institutes has provided professional continuing education and practical compliance information—in the form of handbooks, guides, CD-ROMs and web-based services—to thousands of environmental, health and safety professionals throughout the United States. Each year, Government Institutes offers nearly 200 live and self-study learning opportunities, including the 5-day “Environmental Compliance Bootcamp” and the new 2-day “Security Vulnerability Assessments Workshop”. In addition to its best-selling Environmental Law Handbook, Government Institutes also publishes such popular titles as the Clean Water Handbook, Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health, Achieving Environmental Excellence, and the new Homeland Security Advisor electronic information service. For complete information on all of Government Institutes’ training products and publications, visit www.govinst.com.

	Resource Recycling Magazine covers recycling and composting for recycling professionals -- collection, processing and markets. Also, markets directories and newsletters: E-Scrap News, Plastics Recycling Update and Container Recycling Report.