The Pacific Northwest International Section (PNWIS) of the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing environmental leadership. It provides a neutral forum for discussion, education, and networking on technical issues related to environmental management in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Western Canada. Through its mission, PNWIS supports professional development and informed environmental decision-making that benefits society.

One of its key initiatives is the Environmental Challenge (EC) Program, a student team competition where participants research and propose solutions to complex, real-world environmental problems. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration across fields such as engineering, policy, planning, and economics. Students present their solutions to panels of environmental professionals, fostering meaningful interaction between emerging and established leaders.

Proceeds from this merchandise goes to directly supporting the EC Program, including prize funding, student travel to conferences, and long-term program sustainability?with your purchase, you are helping prepare the next generation of environmental professionals!

Get more info on the conference, and this year's Environmental Challenge here!

https://pnwis.org/annual-conference-2026