A Discussion on America’s Great Outdoors

On the morning of June 25th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Department of the Interior (DOI), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) are hosting a listening session for young people from the Chesapeake region. The discussion will focus on land conservation, recreation, and reconnecting people to the outdoors.
Who: Young people from the Chesapeake region, Secretary Vilsack?s staff at USDA, Secretary Salazar?s staff at DOI, Administrator Jackson?s staff at EPA and staff from the CEQ
What: A Discussion on America?s Great Outdoors
When: 10-11:30 a.m., June 25, 2010
Where: Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401
This event is open to the public. We encourage you to let us know by Tuesday evening if you are able to attend one or both of these listening sessions so that we can plan accordingly. You can do so by sending an email with your name, address, and telephone number to {Megan_Dunn@ios.doi.gov}.We will contact you if we reach capacity.
In his memorandum establishing the America?s Great Outdoors initiative, President Obama asked that, ?special attention?be given to bringing young Americans into the conversation.? We want to engage you in this conversation from the beginning, and ensure that your voices are heard in the end.