Community Relations
Community Concerns
Odors, toxic air emissions, groundwater contamination, hazardous waste cleanups. For the public, environmental issues like these can be complex, confusing, and often emotional.
Neighbors, elected officials, employees, environmental activists, and citizen groups are increasingly raising concerns and questions about the health and safety of their community. Complaint calls to regulatory agencies are on the rise, public meetings are often hostile, and the media emphasizes the negative.
To help industry and government effectively and successfully communicate with the public about environmental, health, and safety issues, EQ is offering a new service: Community Relations.
Why Would You Need Community Relations?
- Legally required to communicate with public (e.g., RCRA, CERCLA, Consent Order/Decree)
- In reaction to an event (e.g., major spill or release, compliance issues, complaints, targeted by environmental group, negative media attention)
- Proactive (e.g., promote environmental programs, Green PR, want to build trust before, not after)
How Can Community Relations Help?
- Improve relationships, reputation, and trust
- Resolve public concerns
- Gain public acceptance
- Manage or avoid a crisis
- Promote successes and “green” programs
- Comply with environmental regulations
Demonstrated Expertise
Ms. Deb Leonard, our Community Relations Manager, has more than 16 years of experience in environmental communications and community relations. She joined EQ in September 2007. Ms. Leonard has a bachelor’s degree in journalism, a master’s degree in environmental science, and an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Additional Information
A complete listing of EQ's Community Relations is available in brochure format.
For additional information about Community Relations capabilities, please contact Deb Leonard [ email ] or Bob McCullough, VP Marketing. [ email ]