2nd Annual Environmental Health Summit Scheduled In Rancho Mirage

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA — Desert Healthcare District and Foundation will host its second annual environmental health summit next month in Rancho Mirage to discuss air quality, land-use and other quality-of-life issues in the Coachella Valley.

The free "Healthy Desert, Healthy You" event will be held Sept. 11- 12 at Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa, located at 71333 Dinah Shore Drive.

The first day will feature more than 20 experts in the field of environmental protection and health discussing topics such as renewable energy, green technology and careers in environmental health, organizers said.

Participants will include keynote speaker Andrea Vidaurre, co-founder of People's Collective for Environmental Justice; Susana Carranza, asthma program manager at Vision y Compromiso; Indian Wells Councilman Greg Sanders, climate advocate Ryan Sendejas; and Indio Councilman Oscar Ortiz.

The second day will conclude with educational tours of local facilities and operations that will showcase "regional efforts to improve air and water quality, reduce waste and advance clean energy solutions," according to DHD website.

Among the locations participants will visit are the Desert Water Agency in Palm Springs, Desert Compost in Palm Springs and SunLine Transit Agency.

To learn more or to register, go to healthydeserthealthyyou.com.