Superfund Conference

Join this half-day event in Miller Hall at the beautiful World Forestry Center in Portland, Oregon. Expert roundtable discussions and an evening reception will provide plenty of opportunities to learn and connect.

This will be a hybrid event, with in-person participation and remote viewing options available. As ELEC returns to gathering, we are sensitive to concerns about physical distancing, vaccination, COVID, etc. Upon registration, you will receive comprehensive information about the conference and reception space and the expectations of attendees.

Each panel of experts will speak for approximately one hour, followed by Q&A with conference participants.

12:30-1:00   On Site Registration

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1:00-2:30   Environmental Cleanup: Legal Developments & Hot Topics

Moderator: Holly Duncan, Environmental Law Education Center

Dean Ingemansen, Land Law Branch Chief, Office of Regional Counsel, US EPA, Region 10

Eric Christensen, Beveridge & Diamond

Richard Whitman, Director, Oregon DEQ

Patricia Dost, Pearl Legal Group

Christopher Rich, Perkins Coie

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2:30-2:45   Break

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2:45-4:15   Compliance and Community Engagement

Moderator: Philip Spadaro, TIG Environmental

Kevin Parrett, PhD, Cleanup Program, Oregon DEQ

Laura Knudsen, US EPA, Region 10

Barbara J. Smith, Harris & Smith Public Affairs

MacKenna Perry, PhD, Clarity Scientific

Lauren Wirtis, Northwest Region Public Affairs, Oregon DEQ

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4:15-4:30   Break

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4:30-6:00   Portland Harbor

Moderator: Dennis McLerran, Cascadia Policy Solutions

James McKenna, Natural Resources Policy Advisor, Office of Governor Kate Brown

Jessica Hamilton, Director, Portland Harbor Environmental, Port of Portland

Hunter Young, Remedial Project Manager, US EPA Region 10

Sarah Greenfield, P.E., Northwest Region Cleanup Program, Oregon DEQ 

Anne Fitzpatrick, LHG, Geosyntec Consultants