By Margaret Henderson
In 2014, the Montana Department of Environmental Quality hosted its first radon conference, which drew a crowd of approximately 30 including individuals from Montana State University, University of Montana, Montana Tech, tribal representatives, measurement professionals, mitigators, EPA, United States Geological Survey (USGS), and representatives from the counties of Missoula, Ravalli, Gallatin and Flathead. The purpose of the meeting was to identify stakeholders and exchange information about what activities are occurring in Montana regarding radon. Building on the success of the event, another conference is being planned. Tentatively, the conference will be held in March in Helena.
John Podolinsky, of the radon program, notes that “More and more Montanans are becoming aware of radon and it’s time again to come together again and learn from each other.” He is soliciting comments on plans for the meeting.
The theme of the conference is radon education. John notes they still need to determine which day in March would be best to hold the conference, and asks that if there are preferences, please contact him. Additionally, he is seeking speakers. “The plan is to invite counties, tribes, measurement professionals, mitigators, laboratories, universities, state and federal radon personnel, and others who are interested in communicating and learning more about radon in Montana,” John explains.
For more information or to make comments, please contact:
John Podolinsky
State of Montana, Dept. of Environmental Quality
Radon Control Program
JPodolinsky@mt.gov
406-444-6592 Telephone
406-444-6836 FAX
United States