Environmental Health
The
air we breathe, water we drink, and food we eat all affect our health.
Industrial, commercial and personal activities can create harmful
emissions to air, water or land that affect the health of our
ecosystems. Characterizing environmental health risks is critical to
designing innovative and effective programs, policies and practices.
We have worked with private companies, government agencies, and non
profit organizations to achieve sustainable environmental health
improvements.
Catalyst for Change
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We work with clients to design and implement strategies to help you
achieve your policy and/or programmatic goals. Often this involves
recruiting coalition partners, marshaling key data, and packaging a
compelling story.
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Directly influenced six Federal
regulations supporting meaningful progress on childhood lead
poisoning. Coordinated national advocacy campaigns and technical
studies to bolster advocacy efforts. Resulting Federal programs
improved health conditions in 38 million homes and shaped
regulations in all 50 states.
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Developed
pioneering environmental hazard assessment protocols used in over
3,500 homes nationwide. Testing results were used to advocate for
housing and health policy changes. (www.cehrc.org)
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Initiated
partnership with private construction firms, hospitals, and
environmental officials to undertake innovative diesel emission
reduction actions. Strategies adopted by Dana Farber Cancer
Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, and leading Boston area
construction and architectural firms.
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Managed the
development team for part of
www.scorecard.org, a nationally recognized website
offering information on environmental health risks, access to
advocates, and data driven advocacy tools.
Program Development & Evaluation
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We
provide technical and strategic expertise to structure programs and
assess program performance through systematic evaluations.
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Worked with
Newport, Rhode Island coalition to secure federal funding for
and implement a two year effort to gather and evaluate
environmental health risk to help establish local priorities.
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Evaluated innovative school bus retrofit programs to reduced
diesel emissions in Maine and New Hampshire. Developed nationally
recognized electronic tool kit to promote school bus diesel
emissions (www.asthmaregionalcouncil.org)
Policy Analysis
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On
behalf of our clients, we actively monitor and evaluate regulatory,
legislative and related proposals with an eye toward our clients’
objectives. We identify relevant studies and structure analyses to
arm you with the tools necessary to influence policy decisions.
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Analyzed federal
regulatory proposals and state initiatives to control lead exposures
on behalf of The National Center for Healthy Housing and the
Alliance for Healthy Homes. Developed written comments and
strategies to help promote client goals.
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Evaluated federal
legislative and regulatory proposal affecting solid waste disposal
for non profit and government clients.
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Prepared an analysis
of Federal policy options to address non paint sources of lead in
the environment on behalf of the US Centers for Disease Control.
Training
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We
develop and deliver training that is engaging and useful.
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Developed
portions of EPA’s model courses for risk assessors, lead
sampling technicians, and lead safe remodeling. Delivered lead
training to over 1,500 individuals nationwide.
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Served as peer
reviewer for numerous national and state lead and environmental
health training programs.
Research
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We work closely with our clients to determine the information needed
to bolster policy objectives and obtain funding. We then define and
manage research projects to support these requirements, and
effectively communicate project results.
- Managed numerous research projects for the National
Center for Healthy Housing and HUD on the effectiveness of
lead-based paint hazard evaluation and control strategies, helping
to shape federal and state regulations and resulting in peer
reviewed articles.
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