Contact: Ruth Sofield, Huxley College of the Environment, (360) 650-2181
BELLINGHAM - Western Washington University's Ruth Sofield, assistant professor of Environmental Sciences in WWU's Huxley College of the Environment, was nominated in September 2008 and is now serving on Vancouver Island, B.C.'s Capital Regional District (CRD) Marine Monitoring Advisory Group (MMAG).
Sofield was nominated by Deanna Lee, a representative of Environment Canada, to serve as an environmental toxicology expert.
MMAG was established in 1987 as a voluntary advisory group of independent scientists and experts. They work with CRD, the regional government for the municipalities and electoral areas, to provide an assessment of and recommendations on CRD's Marine Programs. Their recommendations are given with an emphasis on the marine monitoring program and wastewater outfalls from the city of Victoria and surrounding municipalities.
WWU's Huxley College of the Environment is one of the oldest environmental colleges in the nation and a recognized national leader in producing the next generation of environmental stewards. The College's academic programs reflect a broad view of the physical, biological, social and cultural world. This innovative and interdisciplinary approach makes Huxley unique. The College has earned international recognition for the quality of its programs.
For more information, contact Ruth Sofield, Huxley College of the Environment, at (360) 650-2181.
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