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EPA Honors PA DEP Employee for Environmental Achievements
PHILADELPHIA (April 14, 2011) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today 11 winners, including Veronica B. Kasi, an employee of Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection, of its 2010 Environmental Achievement awards. Kasi’s work at the state DEP won her EPA’s award in the ‘individual’ category, and has been instrumental in creating long-term operational and financial improvements at water and wastewater systems in the state.
“People and organizations throughout our region are making great strides in environmental protection, and these awards recognize some of the shining stars who are doing more than their share to keep our planet healthy and inspiring others to do the same,” said Shawn M. Garvin, regional administrator for EPA’s mid-Atlantic region.
Kasi’s efforts included developing Pennsylvania’s Operator Certification Program, a new and sophisticated program that provides varying types of certification for operators of water and wastewater systems. She has helped reduce problems associated with old and outdated water and sewer systems despite limited resources. By advocating the use of federal EPA principles for water and wastewater operations, Kasi has established a standard to be met for sustainable water infrastructure in Pennsylvania.
EPA presents awards in three categories: non-profit or volunteer organization; business and industry; and state, local or other federal government agency. For a full list winners and more information on the awards, visit: http://www.epa.gov/region03/EnvironmentalAwards/winners2010.htm
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