Help us clean up Africatown’s air!
MEJAC and the SELC (www.southernenvironment.org) are hosting a free half-day training event for 20 volunteers to be certified in EPA Method 9 visual opacity observation.The certification will involve an educational lecture led by Singleton Smoke School, followed by an outdoor Field Test students must pass to be certified as a Method 9 Smoke Reader.
This specialized training can help communities determine if industries are following critical air pollution regulations and supports MEJAC in its efforts to improve community air monitoring and ensure industrial facilities are complying with state and federal law.
Formed by Africatown residents in partnership with local stakeholders and regional advocates, MEJAC works alongside community members to raised awareness about environmental hazards, advocate for policy changes, and support community-led efforts to protect public health and the environment.
We are that volunteers be prepared to contribute at least 10 volunteer hours as a Smoke Reader with MEJAC after completing this certification.
DATE: Wednesday, October 9
PLACE: Robert Hope Community Center: 850 Edwards Street, Mobile, SAL 36610
TIME: Training will begin at 8:00 AM followed by the Field Test at 10:00 AM. Training concludes between 12:30-1:00 PM.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Contact Alaina Bottens at abottens@selcga.org.
Please put “Community Smoke Reader Training” in the subject line of your email.