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Environment, Natural Resources and EnergyProfessional Pathways WebinarWednesday, May 16, 20181:00-2:00 p.m. ETCM 1.25

An informative and inspiring session focused on 21st Century environmental planning topics, careers and pathways.

Stephanie BlochowiakENRE Professional Development Chair 2018Environmental Planner, City of Fort Collins CO

Background

• National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), LA – 3yrs

• Durham Public Schools, NC – 5yrs

• The Nature Conservancy (TNC), CO – 9mos

• City of Fort Collins, CO – 3yrs

• MS, Conservation Leadership & Natural Resources Management, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department, 2014• Conservation Leadership Through Learning / Liderazgo para la Conservación mediante el

Aprendizaje

• Colorado State University (CSU), Fort Collins, CO / El Colegio De La Frontera Sur (ECOSUR), San Cristóbal de las Casas, MX

• BS, Biological Sciences, Oklahoma State University, 2003

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Setting the Stage


The United Nations (UN) estimates sixty percent

(60%) of the world’s human population living in urban areas by 2030.

Setting the Stage


The United Nations (UN) in 2015 adopted a set of

goals to end poverty, protect the planet and

ensure prosperity for all as part of a new

development agenda.

Setting the Stage

• Wicked Problems – Horst Rittel and Melvin M. Webber (1973)• Problems that are difficult to define and inherently unsolvable

• Daniel C. Esty, Red Lights to Green Lights: From 20th Century Environmental Regulation to 21st Century Sustainability, Environmental Law Review, 47(1) (2017)• 20th environmental protection delivered significant improvements in America’s air and water

quality

• 21st century sustainability strategy overcoming ideological, structural, and operational issues that have led to political gridlock and blocked environmental policy reform

• Go beyond “red lights” and stop signs of existing framework of environmental law centered on telling people what cannot do, to a broader structure of incentives and “green lights” engaging the public and business world in environmental problem solving

• Shift to “environmental possibility frontier” and a lighter and stronger structure of pollution control and resource management that can appeal to Americans from all parts of the political spectrum, making real reform possible after decades of deadlock


Webinar Introduction

• Focus: 21st century environmental planning topics and career pathways.

• Trends in global environmental planning, positioning oneself for advancement, establishing a professional network, and opportunities in environmental planning.

• Panelists share their own experiences and stories and respond to moderator prompts in addition to audience questions.


Cade Hobbick, AICP, LEED-APSupervising Environmental PlannerSTV Incorporated, New York

Note: unfortunately, Cade could not make thewebinar today.

Danielle Buehler, AICP, LEED-APSustainability Program ManagerPhiladelphia International Airport

Introduction

• Sustainability Program Manager for City of Philadelphia Division of Aviation• Manage sustainability and environmental programs at two airports in Philadelphia

• 18 years environmental planning experience

• 10+ years experience at airports


Education and Background• BS in Biology, Minor in Math (Eckerd College)

• Masters in Planning, with Environmental Planning focus (Georgia Tech)

• 8 Years consulting experience:• NEPA assessments for federal agencies• Environmental studies• Municipal and community planning

• 7 Years in public sector at airport • Environmental compliance• Zoning, land use compatibility • Environmental and sustainability planning and programming

• Certifications and training completed related to NEPA, AICP, LEED, RCRA, etc.

• Involvement in environmental, sustainability, and transportation/aviation groups such as ENRE, Women in Transportation Seminar, Green Building United, local and regional organizations

• Sustainability Working Group Chair for Airports Council International – North American (ACI-NA) Environmental Affairs Steering Committee


Experience Highlights

• Science background has aided me in technical aspects of environmental planning.

• Public outreach for NEPA and planning projects – realization that interaction and coordination with all stakeholders is key to project success.

• Biggest Challenge…Developing a sustainability program for a large organization.• 1,000 City employees

• 20,000 badged employees at PHL

• $15.4B regional economic impact

• 30M passengers/year (large commercial hub)


Global Trends

• Sustainability is becoming embedded holistically into organizations using various tools and methods:• Global Reporting Initiative

• UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Enterprise Risk Management

• Asset Management

• Technological advancements allow for efficiencies and streamlining leading to environmental benefits.


Tips for Career Advancement

• Be a generalist instead of a specialist.

• Network using trade/industry organizations.

• Become familiar with role and responsibilities of next level you are hoping to achieve.


Kristina Kachur, AICPCommunity / Environmental PlannerLogan Simpson

Education and Background

• M.A., Urban and Regional Planning - Environmental & Land Use (MURP), University of Colorado, 2013

• B.A., Geography-Environmental Planning, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, 2010

• Certified Planner, American Institute of Certified Planners / American Planning Association, 2015

• Logan Simpson since 2014.


Experience Highlights

• Environmental, park and recreation, and comprehensive planning projects

• Local, county, and federal clients

• Visioning, goals and policies, best management practices, metrics

• Public involvement and stakeholder engagement


Global Trends

• Environmental Justice • Walkability, access, disproportionality impacted

• Science/measureable outcomes/indictors • Relevant, reliable, clear, usable, affordable.


Tips for Moving Up

• Define goals and communicate .

• Be flexible and available for new/challenging opportunities.

• Be comfortable with conflict, know how to address.

• Tracking your own success and metrics.


Question: In your opinion, what are essential skills for an Environmental Planner?

Question: What do you see as the most pressing environmental issues globally and why?

Question: The Great Recession arguably resulted in delayed retirement for many, in addition to build up of labor for limited jobs. As the economy “opens up,” what tips would you give for landing that next job?

Question: Is there anything you wish you knew at the beginning of your career in environmental planning that you now know?

Question: What does leadership in environmental planning look like to you?

Open Question / Answer

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