Environmental Justice Advisory Board

Environmental Justice Advisory Board

• Agency/Organization: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

• Region: Statewide

• Issue Area: Environment

• Mission Statement: The Environmental Justice Advisory Board is a volunteer board. The Governor and Executive Director of CDPHE appoint its twelve members. The Board serves Colorado by:

  • Coordinating with the Environmental Justice Ombudsperson.

  • Advising CDPHE on best practices for engaging disproportionately impacted communities.

  • Responding to environmental justice policy matters referred by the Governor’s Office or CDPHE.

  • Creating and overseeing an environmental justice grants program.

• Time Commitment: 4 year terms; cannot miss more than 2 meetings per year.

• Membership Criteria:

  • People who have experience with or are representatives of disproportionately impacted communities.

• Compensation: $200/Quarterly meeting; reimbursed for food, lodging and mileage.

• Contact Information: 

  • Website

  • Email: lubna.ahmed@state.co.us