Mercury Events

For more detailed information including conference compendia and meeting notes, use the links below.

Results of the Maine DEP & U.S. Postal Service Studies on Mercury Releases from Broken Compact Fluorescent Lamps Web Conference: March 4, 2008

Workshop on Clean-up Advice for Compact Fluorescent Lamps: Workshop for environmental and health officials focused on monitoring data regarding breakage of compact fluorescent lamps, potential health effects, and appropriate advice for homeowners on proper clean-up and personal protection: November 7, 2007, hosted by Maine DEP's Southern Regional Office, South Portland, ME.

Northeast Regional Mercury Science & Policy Conference: A meeting of scientists and managers to share scientific and regulatory advancements pertaining to mercury in the environment, co-sponsored by NEWMOA: April 26 - 27, 2006, Hyatt Regency, Newport, RI.

Achieving Mercury Reductions in Products in Waste: Coordinating National & Local Government Initiatives: May 23-25, 2005, Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, Maine.

Breaking the Mercury Cycle: Long Term Management of Surplus & Recycled Mercury & Mercury-Bearing Waste: May 1-3, 2002, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA.

Notes from the "Coordinating Mercury Reduction Programs: A Meeting of National and Local Government Officials" March 20-21, 2000: notes from a two-day meeting in 2000 on mercury reduction programs underway in the Northeast, Southeast and Great Lakes states. Provides information on projects underway around the U.S. and ideas for future collaboration.
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