STATE HOUSE – Sen. Dawn Euer was appointed to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) of the Environmental Protection Agency, the EPA announced Wednesday.

“Rhode Island’s local communities know firsthand the impacts of environmental issues and climate change,” said Senator Euer (D-District 13, Newport, Jamestown), who also chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee. “I am ready to bring our voice to national conversations about climate change and environmental policy.”

The LGAC is an independent committee that advises the EPA Administrator on specific environmental questions or topics that critically impact local government. For the 2024 session these topics include improvements to the EPA’s lead and copper rules, reducing plastic pollution and improving communication about climate change issues in local communities.

For the first time in the committee’s history, women hold a majority of membership seats and all of the committee’s leadership positions. 

“I’m honored to serve on a committee that recognizes and reflects the diversity of our nation,” said Senator Euer. “The EPA recognizes that environmental policy should incorporate the diverse perspectives and experiences of the communities it affects.”

The LGAC has 37 members representing 27 different states. This year members were chosen from a pool of over 60 highly qualified candidates.