Environmental awareness, education, and safety through the exchange of ideas and information
about us
INFORM - EDUCATE - STEWARDSHIP
SAEMS provides educational, networking, development, and community improvement opportunities for professionals, students, and the general public to learn about environmental concerns and issues related to our growing desert community. These events also help support the SAEMS organization and develop scholarship opportunities for students seeking degrees in environmental disciplines.
RECENT POSTS
ARIZONA POLLUTION PREVENTION WEEK
ADEQ to celebrate Arizona Pollution Prevention (P2) Week showcasing program achievements and business innovations in the evolving landscape September 21-27, 2020 PHOENIX (September 17, 2020) –
ADEQ Water Quality Update on WOTUS
Greetings Stakeholders, The Navigable Waters Protection Rule which redefined Waters of the United States (WOTUS) went into effect on June 22, 2020. Several legal challenges
ADEQ Water Quality Division Updates
Water Quality Division – Five Year Rule Review – Feedback requested for: – Chapter 6. Department of Environmental Quality – Pesticides and Water Pollution Control. The survey is
ADEQ Hazardous Waste Rule Updates
Hazardous Waste Rule Updates – Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – On Friday, July 10, 2020, ADEQ filed an NPRM regarding the State Hazardous Waste (HW) Program with the
ADEQ 202 Construction General Permit
The ADEQ 2020 Construction General Permit NOI process is live on myDEQ – *Please note: Current permittees who will complete construction activities by Aug. 31, 2020,
ADEQ Information for Wastewater Operators
Wastewater Operators: Certification reminder – For those whose certifications expire March 1, 2020 – Sept. 30, 2020, a 6-month extension is available and the renewal is FREE.
MISSION STATEMENT
SAEMS provides a platform to enhance the Southern Arizona environmental, health and safety community through education, outreach, and the exchange of ideas/information between private enterprise, government, and educational institutions.