Position Statements

Position statements reflect our position on certain concerns and actions that we will undertake as an association. These statements have been vetted by our staff and adopted by the Board of Directors as official actions or direction of the association. These statements set forth our beliefs on a specific subject related to environmental health. These positions remain active for 3 years.

COVID-19

• January 2021: Presidential Declaration on COVID-19 Vaccination | PDF
• June 2020:FEMA's Proposal to Identify Nontraditional PPE Consumers | PDF
• May 2020: COVID-19 | PDF

Environmental Health

• September 2020: 2020 World Environmental Health Day Declaration | PDF

Preparedness

• September 2021: Presidential Declaration on National Preparedness Month | PDF
• September 2020: Presidential Declaration on National Preparedness Month | PDF

Food Safety

• September 2021: Presidential Declaration on Food Safety and National Food Safety Education Month | PDF
• September 2020: Presidential Declaration on Food Safety and National Food Safety Education Month | PDF

Water Quality

• July 2021: Proclamation on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) SepticSmart Week Program | PDF

Racism

• June 2020: President Dr. Priscilla Oliver Letter on BLM Movement | PDF