Welcome
The Idaho Environmental Health Association members include environmental health professionals, industrial hygienists, consultants, solid waste operators, and other environmental health professionals. We promote a more competent and motivated workforce by encouraging our members to express their opinions and to learn from each other.
The organization provides an opportunity and stimulus for professional growth; promotes high standards of conduct and qualifications; strives for increased recognition of environmental health professionals as a group rendering service vital to the health and well-being of the public; and continues to affiliate with national organizations with similar objectives and programs.
IEHA hosts an annual conference each March and publishes two newsletters each year. Committees facilitate the functioning of the association, including Legislative Action, Professional Promotion and Membership Expansion. Visit the membership page for more information.
RENEWING MEMBERS:
We'll send you important announcements and also renewal reminders by email so be sure to let us know if you change your email address. First, log in with your user name and password from the website home page. Then select "View Profile" and once on that page, you'll see a button to renew your membership. You can also update your profile for the member directory and select your privacy settings from the same screen. DO NOT use the Join Here/Member Application page as that will start a second member record for you. Please renew your membership BEFORE registering the the Annual Education Conference.
Idaho Environmental Health Conference
March 14 - 15, 2012 - Boise State University
"The Future of Environmental Health:
Welcome to the Next Generation"
Call for Abstracts - apply to be a speaker
Exhibitors - registration form (or sign up online)
Online registration opens Dec. 15, 2011
or use Mail in Registration Form now
The 2012 IEHA Annual Education Conference will feature two full days (Weds/Thur) of education sessions. The IEHA Awards luncheon is on Thursday. All activities will be held in the Student Union Building at Boise State University.
Volunteers are needed to help moderate sessions. Visit the Annual Education Conference web page for more information. Student scholarships will also be awarded at the luncheon, so please consider a donation to the Scholarship Fund!
Tracks include food protection, wastewater, vector and pest control, general environmental and public health, enforcement, child care and solid waste, so save the dates! NEW THIS YEAR: A special Recreational Water session is being planned for 2012.
National Groundwater Awareness Week
Who should be aware of National Groundwater Awareness Week, March 11-17, 2012? Quite simply - EVERYONE! Find out about local and national resources for groundwater education, including state programs and activities at the seven public health districts around the state. Visit our Groundwater Resource page today!
Bed Bugs are in the News!
Read all about it in our new resources section of the website. Included is an comprehensive list of online resources related to bed bugs. Contact our webmaster if you have other topic areas to suggest for inclusion in the resources section. Students and researchers, here's a chance to share the results of your literature reviews!
While its winter and swim season may seem a mirage for those digging out from the recent snow storms, it will be here sooner than we think. Now is the time to prepare for pool and spa openings and to plan for safety.
CPSC has been working with industry professionals to provide training resources and information regarding compliance with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool & Spa Safety Act. We are very pleased to inform you about various programs and opportunities for compliance education.
Working with three of the leading professional organizations, they have created trainings classes and videos, webinars and other online training tools to reach everyone who may be interested in proper installation and inspection of pools and spas, in accordance with the P&SS Act or VGB Act. Please note, the following training programs are FREE of charge to all who attend. Read more...
Idaho Environmental Health Association
IEHA is a non-profit professional and educational organization for individuals who work to control environmental health hazards and promote healthful environmental conditions. Each March, IEHA hosts and annual education conference.
NEHA's mission is to advance the environmental health and protection professional for the purpose of providing a healthful environment for all. Sponsors an Annual Education Conference and Exhibition.
