Climate and energy

From the KDHE press release -

KDHE Seeks Public/Stakeholder Comments During Statewide Listening Tour Meetings

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Secretary Roderick L. Bremby and the KDHE Executive Team will hold public listening meetings across the state starting in late September. The meetings will be held:

• Wednesday, September 24, Wichita: KDHE South Central Office, 130 S. Market St., 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, September 25, Salina: KDHE North Central District Office, 2501 Market Place, Suite D, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 1, Chanute: KDHE Southeast District Office, 1500 W. 7th, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, October 9, Lawrence: KDHE Northeast District Office, 800 W. 24th St., 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, October 28, Dodge City: KDHE Southwest District Office, 302 W. McArtor, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, October 29, Hays, KDHE Northwest District Office, 2301 E. 13th St., 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

The meetings will be to discuss health and environment related issues and seek comments from business and community partners, customers, area legislators and the public. All the meetings are free and open to the public.

Bremby and the KDHE Executive Team will provide a short agency overview and 2008 legislative recap before opening the floor for questions and comments from the public.

Please call 785-296-0461 to request special accommodations to participate in the meeting.

As the state’s environmental protection and public health agency, KDHE promotes responsible choices to protect the health and environment for all Kansans.

Through education, direct services and the assessment of data and trends, coupled with policy development and enforcement, KDHE will improve health and quality of life. We prevent illness, injuries and foster a safe and sustainable environment for the people of Kansas.