Birch, Becker, & Moorman, L.L.P. 1000 Heritage Center Circle, Suite 146
Round Rock, Texas 78664
(512) 349-9300, (512) 349-9303 – fax
www.birchbecker.com
ebirch@birchbecker.com
Erich Birch is an environmental lawyer with Birch, Becker & Moorman, LLP, where he assists clients with permitting, enforcement, audits, contested hearings, and other environmental and regulatory matters. Erich is a former attorney with the Texas Water Commission, and prior to practicing law he was an engineer in the chemical industry. He has a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University and is a Professional Engineer in Texas. His law degree is from the University of Houston, and he has served the State Bar of Texas for many years, including service on the Bar’s Board of Directors, as Chair of the Alternate Dispute Resolution Section, and he currently serves on the Law Practice Management Committee. Erich is also a mediator, an insurance umpire, and is an arbitrator on the panel of the American Arbitration Association. He has also served on the San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) Environmental Committee for many years.
Presentation begins at 12:00PM.
Registration and Fee are not required for this event.
As I write this letter, a quote from Pooh (yes the great Winnie the Pooh) comes to mind, “It’s the first day of autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!” I tend to be a bit more of an Eeyore than a Pooh, but he does have his moments.
Fall is a great time of year – a great time of year for field work, for working out in the yard, and for spending time with family and friends outdoors. Take this time to spend more with family and friends and less time working. In this new age of working from home and taking work with you wherever you go, capitalize on those quiet and fun moments with those who you enjoy (or just yourself – nothing wrong with some personal time). Take the time to enjoy the toasty marshmallow evenings and jump in a pile of leaves full knowing that you will just have to rake them up again; all the while you are not looking at your phone or glancing over at the laptop. Have a great October everyone!
Jennifer Trombley Peters
A&WMA Alamo Chapter Chair
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The A&WMA - Alamo Chapter holds their meetings
on the 3rdThursday of the month.
The meeting dates for Fall 2021 are as follows:
October 21st
November 18th December 16th
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Electric Power Transformation: 2021 MEGA Symposium
Join A&WMA virtually for the 14th MEGA
Symposium on electric power transformation!
Virtual Conference • October 19-20, 2021
The MEGA Symposium returns in 2021 with a focus on the transition of the electric power industry to cleaner and climate resilient electric power that can remain cost-effective and reliable. Electric power energy issues abound as the nation and the industry address climate change, air quality, waste and water policy and technology issues related to energy production and delivery. With a 20-year history, this conference has adapted as the industry’s demands and key interests have changed, switching its focus from advancements in emissions control technologies towards environmental and energy policy, renewable energy sources, and transformative projects.
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Developing Emission Inventories for Corporate Greenhouse
Gas Reporting and Setting Reduction Goals
Wednesday, November 10, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET
Investors are recognizing the importance for corporations to reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint and develop a plan to manage climate change-induced risks to their operations and supply chain. Larry Flink, CEO of BlackRock, stated in 2020, “We believe that sustainability should be our new standard for investing." Since then, numerous other investment organizations have followed BlackRock’s lead. Net zero or carbon neutral claims can vary significantly from one company to the next depending on the emissions included, the timeframe, and how the reductions are achieved.
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Climate Change 2021 Virtual Conference:
The Push to Carbon Neutrality, Adaptation, and Resiliency
Announcing our fourth conference on climate change that will focus on
achieving carbon neutrality and adapting to climate change impacts!
This virtual conference will address emerging policies and strategies for tackling climate change impacts, including mitigation, adaptation and resiliency. Other topics will include global GHGs policies and initiatives; innovative technologies; and solutions for mitigation and adaptation efforts. The event will highlight case studies and action plans to reduce and/or adapt to the impacts of climate change. The conference will also examine a range of related topics to review recent climate change data, and advances in policies that complement the global 2015 Paris Accord.
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Officers Chair – Jennifer Peters, Terracon Vice-Chair – Julie Morelli, POWER Engineers Past Chair - Heather Johnson, Pape-Dawson Treasurer – Danielle Frerich, CPS Energy Secretary – Jennifer Gonzalez, SWCA Membership Chair – Dr. Reddy Gosala, Alamo Analytical Laboratories Newsletter Chair – Richard Silver, Trinity University - Geosciences
Board of Directors Ryan Bayer, Board Advisor, POWER Engineers
Terry Casey, Director, Northside ISD (Retired)
Ryan Leatherbury, Director, Weston Solutions
Juan Sandoval, Director, CPS Energy
