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date trainings, webinars, collaborations, and resources to imple- ment the changes needed to improve environmental public health. • Policy Statement on Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems: We support the investment of greater resources into research on onsite wastewater treatment systems design, construction, operation, and maintenance regulations, with an emphasis on their use as an effective and sustainable water quality manage- ment alternative to centralized sewage management. The policy also supports the implementation of national, state, and local policy and data standards on onsite wastewater treatment sys- tems products, construction, operation, and maintenance. Further, we support the provision of training and workforce development opportunities to environmental public health pro- fessionals regarding best practices for constructing, designing, and operating onsite wastewater treatment systems. All our current policy statements can be found at www.neha.org/ policies-positions. New Course: Strengthen Your Food Safety Expertise With Microbiology Basics Our self-paced Microbiology for Food Safety course is aligned with the Integrated Food Safety System (IFSS) National Cur- riculum Standards competencies for biological hazards and is designed for food safety professionals seeking practical, science- based knowledge presented in a clear and accessible way. This beginner-friendly course breaks down microbiology concepts
sensitive issue or managing a tense situation, this workshop offers practical strategies to communicate with clarity and professional- ism. Fee: $25 for NEHA members and $50 for nonmembers. Prereg- istration is required. New Policy Statements One of our responsibilities is to speak up on issues of concern to our members and the profession through the adoption of policy state- ments. These statements have been vetted by our team of experts and adopted by our Board of Directors as official statements of the association. Each statement sets forth our beliefs on a specific sub- ject related to environmental health and is shared with state, local, and federal policymakers, as well as relevant environmental and public health boards. The policies remain active for 5 years. Our policy statements include topics on body art, climate change, data modernization, food safety, preparedness, rural and frontier communities, vector control, water quality, and work- force development. In December 2024, our board approved the following policy statements: • Policy Statement on Rural and Frontier Environmental Public Health: We support federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial juris- dictions by 1) developing policies based on scientific knowledge and research to improve the health and safety within rural and frontier communities and 2) building, sustaining, and empower- ing environmental public health professionals by providing up-to-
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March 2025 • Journal of Environmental Health
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