Founded in 1907 the air & waste management association (a & WMA) is a nonprofit nonpartisan professional organization enhancing knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for information…

Founded in 1907 the air & waste management association (a & WMA) is a nonprofit nonpartisan professional organization enhancing knowledge and expertise by providing a neutral forum for information exchange professional development networking opportunities public education and outreach to more than 5 000 environmental professionals in 65 countries. A & WMA promotes global environmental responsibility and increases the effectiveness of organizations to make critical decisions that benefit society. The association has been headquartered in pittsburgh pennsylvania since 1951. The air & waste management association will host its 111TH annual conference and exhibition at the connecticut convention center in hartford CT june 25-28 2018 for 1 500 environmental professionals to share information on technology regulation and solutions in a neutral balanced forum. The four-day conference will feature over 300 technical presentations 40 panels 11 professional development courses and 80 exhibitors on the show floor. We are requesting funding support from NASA as a & WMA serves as a primary venue for interaction with our stakeholders. These funds will be used to support the successful implementation of the conference's technical program and professional development opportunities throughout the length of the conference. Support from NASA will further strengthen the program.