EPA Media Alert (HQ): EPA Administrator Jackson Will Join Congressional Delegation to Netherlands

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

EPA Administrator Jackson Will Join Congressional Delegation to Netherlands

Administrator to join Congressional leaders touring world-class water management and flood protection system

Contact: Brendan Gilfillan, 202-564-2081 / 4355 / gilfillan.brendan@epa.gov

(Washington, DC – May 13, 2009) U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson is scheduled to join a Congressional delegation to the Netherlands from May 26-28. Administrator Jackson, a New Orleans native, will join U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, members of Congress, state and local officials and others on a three day tour of the Netherlands’ comprehensive flood control system. EPA does work through several programs, such as smart growth and wetlands preservation, that focuses on flood mitigation.

Members of the media that are interested in covering this trip should immediately contact Senator Landrieu’s Communications Director, Stephanie Allen at Stephanie_Allen@landrieu.senate.gov  to begin logistical preparations.

WHO:        EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson, U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, members of Congress, state and local officials

WHAT:      Congressional Delegation to the Netherlands.

WHEN:      Tuesday, May 26 – Thursday, May 28

                 Tuesday, May 26, 2009
                 Amsterdam: Site visit and briefings.

                 Wednesday, May 27, 2009
                 The Hague: Briefings

                 Thursday, May 28, 2009
                 Rotterdam: Site visits and briefings.


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