Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla E3 Region
Counties: Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla
Welcome to the Benton, Franklin, Wala Walla E3 Region (BFWWE3) web page.
To get involved in the work of this region, contact Ginger Wireman at
gwir461@ecy.wa.gov
BFWWE3 REGIONAL INFORMATION
Meetings & Events
If you are interested in attending or volunteering please contact: Ginger Wireman
Thursday, February 28th
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
at the Holiday Inn Express next to TRAC in Pasco
Featuring
Chad Kruger - WSU BioAG Researcher
Solo Greene - Nez Perce Environmental Educator
And… a share fair showcasing local environmental
education & sustainability in action!
E3 Washington is a one-day working conference to create recommendations for expanding and strengthening sustainability and environmental education in Benton, Franklin, and Walla Walla Counties and across Washington.
E3 participants represent diverse interests such as:
farmers & ag producers, natural resource managers, tribal & municipal staff, elected officials, public health, business & commerce, non-profit organizations, neighborhood associations, the media, early childhood education, K-12 and higher education, youth education, outdoor recreation, & faith-based leaders.
Advisory Council
Tim Fredrickson - Ben Franklin Transit
Davin Diaz - The Reach Center
Kim Fowler - PNNL
Dean Schau - Regional Economist
Zelma Jackson - Geologist & Diversity Specialist
Bob Koch - Franklin County Commissioner
Tyson Pischel - Pischel Quality Homes
Mike Summerville - Pasco Farmer's Market Director
Geroge Fearing - Attorney
Carol Moser - State Transportation Commissioner
John Cadwell - Cadwell Laboratories
Dr. Rod Coler - Retired Physician
Bob Spaulding - Urban Planner
Dr. Karin Hilgersom - Executive VP of Instruction, WW Community College
Steering Committee
Jenna Bicknell; Sustainable Living Center
Samantha Carterby; Early Learning Educator
Jaime Clarke; WW Community College Water Resource Center
Mike Dedman; NPS Whitman Mission
Kara Kaelber; Franklin Conservation District
George Last; Ice Age Floods Institute
Carol Moser; Transportation Commissioner
Jim Wise; WSU Tri-Cities Faculty
Ginger Wireman; Wash. State Dept. of Ecology, Nuclear Waste Program