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21st Century Port Development : An Industrial Case Study on the ..

..Balancing Act Between Capital Development with Environmental Protection.Speaker: Dr. Geraldine Knatz, Executive Director, The Port of Los Angeles.Women in Science & Engineering Seminar Speaker in Celebration of the WiSE 10th AnniversaryAbstract:From its early beginning as a merchant port serving the needs of Spanish traders, to what it is now – America's premier gateway for goods and services – the Port of Los Angeles has changed in many ways. Certainly, one of the major challenges is the precarious balancing act between expansion and environment. As the Port grew over the decades, so did its pollution. Lawsuits ensued, regulations changed and -- coupled with California's every-stringent criteria regarding coastal development of any kind -- the Port of Los Angeles was at an impasse between profits and pollution.Which would ultimately win? Under the leadership of Executive Director Dr. Geraldine Knatz, the answer is both. With her background in biology and environmental studies, coupled with a pragmatic view of how the world works financially, Dr. Knatz is leading the way to create a new era in major port operations where the needs of commerce go hand-in-hand with the needs of the environment. The result is a series of operational breakthroughs that are not only improving the regional environment, but are setting new standards for port operators the world over. Dr. Knatz will discuss these "green growth" challenges first hand and detail the specific initiatives that are making the Port of Los Angeles a true success story.

Location: Kaprielian Hall (KAP) - rielian Hall, 146 - On Webex. Call department for more info

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Evangeline Reyes