Public health studies increasingly warn that exposure to fugitive dust has significant health implications, and fugitive dust from roads and surface lots contributes to air pollution and has the potential to be a significant contributor to storm and surface water pollution in Southeast Michigan. To help address these issues, the Department of Environmental Quality is presenting the Fugitive Dust Management for Roads and Surface Lots Workshop on March 26, at the Laurel Manor in Livonia.

This workshop and vendor exposition will provide information about how to control fugitive dust on paved and unpaved roads and surface lots at public and private facilities. To help comply with environmental requirements relating to fugitive dust, attendees will receive an overview of regulations and health issues, a profile of dust control methods, advice on efficient worksite management practices, success stories on dust management, and information about the costs involved in dust prevention and reduction. Vendors will showcase their products and services designed to help control fugitive dust.

This workshop is recommended for owners and managers of paved and/or unpaved surface lots and/or roads, including municipalities, businesses, and any organization with fugitive dust issues. The registration fee of $30 includes refreshments and workshop materials. Register online at www.michigan.gov/deqworkshops (click on "Upcoming DEQ Workshops"). For registration information, contact the Environmental Assistance Center at 1-800-662-9278, or e-mail at deq-ead-env-assist@michigan.gov.

Editor's note: DEQ news releases are available on the department's Internet home page at www.michigan.gov/deq.

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Revised March 13, 2009 by Pat Watson