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Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies.
Fair treatment means no group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, governmental and commercial operations or policies. In the past fair treatment has not occurred due to lack of economic clout, political will, or even a full understanding of unintended consequences of well-meaning actions to protect the environment.
This presentation will expand on the meaning of environmental justice in Lake County and consequences of our actions and inactions. Join us for this thought-provoking presentation as part of our Friday Night Naturalist Series. the program is free to attend but all donations are appreciated.

About the Presenter: Beverly is the field secretary for Earthcare, Southeastern Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) of the Truth. She has taught several courses at the University of South Florida where she also worked as a faculty member in a research center. Her related experience includes conducting research and providing technical assistance to communities and local state and federal agencies on environmental and social justice, housing, and transportation issues