FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 9, 2008
DHEC accepting nominations for 'Spare the Air' Awards
COLUMBIA - The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control is accepting nominations for its inaugural "Spare the Air" Awards ceremony, the agency announced today.
"Through partnerships and collaborative efforts of individuals, organizations and local governments, excellent work is being done voluntarily to reduce air pollution and conserve energy in South Carolina," said Myra Reece, chief of DHEC's Bureau of Air Quality. "Air quality has gained a great deal of attention in recent years and people are recognizing the importance of protecting and improving our air quality."
Reece said the awards were begun in order to show appreciation to those who go the extra mile to help protect our environment.
The goals of the awards program are to:
- promote a healthier environment through air quality initiatives that are sustainable and replicable,
- educate, build awareness and motivate others to make better decisions about the environment through air quality improvements,
- encourage positive behavioral changes that improve air quality, and
- strengthen and build partnerships with businesses, organizations and the citizens of South Carolina to improve air quality.
Guidelines:
- Nominations must be received by Sept. 30, 2008.
- To be eligible, projects can demonstrate reductions in air pollution for any part of the state.
- For more information and the award nomination package go to: http://www.scdhec.gov/SpareTheAirAwards
The recognition event will be held at Seawells Restaurant in Columbia on Nov. 19.
For more information, e-mail Debra Briggs-Monroe at briggsmd@dhec.sc.govor call (803) 898-3752.
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For more information:
Debra Briggs-Monroe - (803) 898-3752
E-mail - briggsmd@dhec.sc.gov
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