EPA Chief Gina McCarthy will visit Alaska to highlight climate action plan and tour Bristol Bay

EPA Chief Gina McCarthy will visit Alaska to highlight climate action plan and tour Bristol Bay   Contact Information: Marianne Holsman, EPA Public Affairs, 206-553-1237, holsman.marianne@epa.gov   RELEASE DATE: August 22, 2013   CONTACT: Marianne Holsman, EPA Public Affairs, 206-553-1237, holsman.marianne@epa.gov   WHAT: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy will travel to Alaska next week to highlight the President’s commitment to addressing climate change and its impact on the state. Administrator McCarthy plans to visit the Portage Glacier near Anchorage to survey the effects of climate change on the region. McCarthy is also scheduled to visit the Bristol Bay watershed where she will meet with tribes, industry representatives, fishermen, and other stakeholders in the area. McCarthy will also visit Fairbanks to discuss ongoing air quality issues facing the community. More details are being finalized and will be released shortly.   MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES (final times tbd): Portage Glacier Tour When: Monday, August 26 Where: Girdwood, Alaska   Tour of Fairbanks When: Wednesday, August 28 Where: Fairbanks, Alaska   NOTE: Media interested in attending events should contact Marianne Holsman at 206-553-1237, holsman.marianne@epa.gov You can unsubscribe or update your subscriptions or e-mail address at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. All you will need is your e-mail address. If you have any questions or problems, please e-mail support@govdelivery.com for assistance.  This service is provided to you at no charge by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.    This email was sent to elmasry.webmaster@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency · 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW · Washington DC 20460 · 202-564-4355