Environmental Justice Program
The Environmental Justice program, established by Presidential Executive
Order 12898, requires Federal agencies, including the Service, to ensure
that all environmental policies and the disposal of toxic waste do not
adversely impact minority and low-income communities. The common
concern is that these communities are exposed to unfair levels of environmental
risk arising from multiple sources, often coupled with inadequate government
response.
The Division of Diversity and Civil
Rights is responsible for helping to ensure that the Service's
environmental policies do not adversely impact minority and
low income communities. The Region's Environmental Justice
Team works closely together to ensure that any identified disparities
are corrected, and that the Service's environmental policies
are implemented in an equitable manner.
To obtain additional information, please contact:
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Division of Diversity and Civil Rights
Attn: Angela Butsch
503-736-4785
or email:
Angela_Butsch@fws.gov