ABOUT US
Our Agency
In 1973, the Evansville Environmental Protection Agency was established under § 16.05 of the Evansville Municipal Code. The Agency was contracted as a satellite office by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Air Quality to assist in monitoring and enforcing state air quality standards. The Agency also enforced local air quality standards, which were sometimes more stringent to ensure clean air for all residents of the City of Evansville.
In 2024, the Agency was given new leadership and a broader mission: to lead collective action that will improve air quality and climate resilience in our community. Guided by the Evansville Climate Action Plan, the Agency facilitates innovative partnerships and projects aimed at reducing air emissions and improving community readiness for climate impacts to ensure a healthy, vibrant future. The Agency was renamed the Evansville Climate Collaborative—reflecting ambitions to forge partnerships to achieve the mission both locally and regionally.
OUR MISSION
Agency Functions
Evansville Climate Collaborative is tasked with the following functions as an agency:
Develop and implement comprehensive regulations, plans, and programs that will reduce air emissions and improve air quality.
Provide services to assure air pollutant sources achieve compliance with air quality standards and regulations through surveillance, inspection, permits, enforcement, and technical assistance.
In partnership with state and federal agencies, provide a local resource and response for environmental complaints and violations so to protect public health, welfare, and safety.
Develop and implement comprehensive plans and programs, such as the Evansville Climate Action Plan, to improve the sustainability of resources and the resilience of the community to climate impacts.
Facilitate communication and coordination between agencies, departments, organizations, boards, businesses, and communities working on climate and sustainability issues and solutions
Conduct education and outreach to increase public awareness of and engagement in regional sustainability programs and opportunities.
Partner in a coordinated region-wide effort in achieving comprehensive and inclusive sustainability programs, policies, and practices.
Staff & Board
Evansville Climate Collaborative is currently run by a nimble staff of two. Additionally, the Agency has an Advisory Board composed of local professionals with expertise and experience in sustainability. They provide a diversity of perspectives to guide the city administration on appropriate policies, procedures, and actions relevant to the mission and functions of the Agency. They also advise on local enforcement of air pollution violations and appeals.
City Staff
Lauren Norvell
Climate Action Director
Nicole Chandler
Climate & Compliance Specialist
Advisory Board Members
Chair
Roger Cohen
Senior Project Manager
Weaver Consultants Group
Co-Chair
Stacy Milheiser
Energy & Industrial Sector Client Manager
Lochmueller Group
Andrew Clark
Category Specialist
CRS OneSource
Robert Flores
VP of Sustainability
Berry Global
Shannon Begeman
Project Manager
City of Evansville
GET INVOLVED
Advisory Board Meetings
The ECC board meetings are monthly and open to the public. View upcoming meetings or search the archives for past meeting minutes below.
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