Durham Environmental Advisory Committee seeking high school and post-secondary student members

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is seeking two high school students and one post-secondary student, residing in Durham Region, to serve as members of the Durham Environmental Advisory Committee (DEAC).

When: Interested students are asked to submit a letter of interest, outlining their knowledge of environmental issues and how they feel they can contribute to the committee by Monday, November 30, 2020.

Where: Submissions should be sent by email to deac@durham.ca.

Why: DEAC is a volunteer advisory committee that provides advice to Durham Regional Council on environmental planning matters, while also being involved with awareness and outreach activities. The committee is composed of 17 members including: 13 citizens, one post-secondary student, two youth members and a representative of Regional Council. Additional information regarding DEAC is available on the Region of Durham’s website at durham.ca/DEAC.  

Note: Youth student membership is open to Grade 10, 11, and 12 students with an interest in environmental issues, while post-secondary student membership is open to students enrolled full-time in a college or university program who have an interest in environmental matters. Applicants must reside in Durham and be available to attend monthly meetings. Membership on DEAC exposes students to a broad range of environmental issues, as well as the functions of regional government. 

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