ICF Consulting Continues Its Commitment to Sustainable Development by Partnering with the George Washington University to Present an Environmental Research Workshop Series

FAIRFAX, VA, April 17, 2000 - In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Earth Day, ICF Consulting is co-sponsoring an Environmental Research Workshop Series with The George Washington University's Center for Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management (CEPSM) and the World Resources Institute (WRI). As part of GW's Earthweek 2000, the workshops will focus on identifying key research issues related to sustainability and developing collaborative efforts for addressing them in the future. Unlike typical conference approaches, this series of workshops will emphasize maximum interaction among participants before, during, and after each workshop.

The workshop series will be held on Tuesday, April 18th, at the Marvin Center on the GW campus, Rooms 402, 413, and 414. The Marvin Center is located at 800 21st Street, NW. Workshop sessions are scheduled as follows:

Morning Sessions (9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.)

• Web-Based Environmental Decision-Making in the Public and Private Sectors (Room 402)
• Drivers of Successful Sustainable Development Initiatives (Room 413)
• Low-Impact Urban Infrastructure Development (Room 414)

A light lunch is provided for all invited and registered attendees.

Afternoon Sessions (1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.)

• Guidelines for Successful Voluntary Initiatives (Room 402)
• Multilevel Perspectives of Sustainability Indicators (Room 413)
• Special Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management Topics (Room 414)

Following the workshops, all invited and registered guests are welcome to attend a 5:00 p.m. reception at the GWU Faculty Club at 1918 F Street, NW (between 19th and 20th Streets). You may register by contacting Mark Starik at 202-994-5621 or at starik@gwu.edu.