Hands On Opportunities for Learning2010 National Air Quality Conferences

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Air Quality

Jeanne Chandler, Environmental Resources Specialist

Air quality issues are difficult to convey to the public.

Sometimes our message is too technical for the general public to understand.

Communicating with the Public

• Develop a basic message.

• Convey the message in a short amount of time.

• Interactive activities draw people’s attention.

Smoke Simulator

Light Bar and Voltage Meter

Crank Generator

Energy Efficient House

Prius versus Durango

Tire Pressure

Electric Mower and Propane Weed Eater

Sandwich Boards

Our 2010 Message

Window Display

Roof Display

Alternative Energy Diorama

Contact Information

Jeanne Chandler

304 926 0499, ext. 1250

Jeanne.Chandler@wv.gov

WVDEP – DAQ601 57th Street, East

Charleston, WV 25304