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Register now to attend the 2024 PPI Intern Symposium

Stop by our booth at the Kansas Environmental Conference


Stop by and see us at the Kansas Environmental Conference, Aug. 7-8 at the Wichita Marriott. Hear presentations from the private and public sectors, including program and regulation updates, emerging issues and technological innovations. The full agenda is available here. Highlights include the following events:


August 6 (Pre-conference Workshops)

  • Environmental Services Contractors Training
  • Clean Air Act Advisory Group (CAAAG) Meeting
  • Hazardous Waste Generator Workshops
  • Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Discussion

August 7

  • Program updates from the Secretary and Bureau Directors from the Division of Environment
  • Vijay Ramasamy, Governor's Office, and Julie Lorenz, Burns and McDonnell, present strategic planning activities for water management in Kansas
  • David Cozad, Regional Counsel at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 
  • Breakout sessions covering a variety of timely topics

August 8

  • Vanessa Pierce keynote presentation
  • Breakout sessions covering a variety of timely topics
  • Environmental Stewardship Award announcement
  • Gary Janzen, Wichita Water Works, presentation


Learn more and register >

PPI Retreat


The PPI team met July 2-3 to plan for the year ahead and discuss ways to better serve you! The retreat included a walk through the K-State Gardens and an informative tour of the Insect Zoo.

PPI YouTube Channel


Did you know the PPI YouTube Channel has around 100 videos that you can access on demand for free? The video library includes a variety of archived trainings and other great information. Check it out now!

Online hazardous waste training


Hazardous waste handlers are required to complete training annually, and new employees must be trained within six months of taking a position that requires they handle hazardous waste. This training needs to be documented and maintained for at least three years. PPI offers online training that includes a certificate of completion for $50 per user. 


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Upcoming Events


Aug. 2

2024 PPI Intern Symposium

Manhattan and Virtual


Aug. 7- 8

Kansas Environmental Conference

Wichita 


Sept. 30 - Oct. 4

KDOL Safety and Health Conference

Wichita

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