IMTT and the Louisiana Environmental Action Network have announced a groundbreaking partnership to establish a neighborhood-based air quality monitoring system in St. Rose, Louisiana. As part of the Louisiana Community Air Monitoring Network, this initiative will install stationary sensors between Baton Rouge and New Orleans to help local communities gain a better understanding of environmental factors affecting their quality of life.
IMTT is the first company in Louisiana to join LEAN and its partners in this nationally funded project. IMTT chairman & CEO Carlin Conner emphasized the company’s commitment to being a responsible neighbor, noting, “Working with LEAN on the Community Air Monitoring Network is another opportunity to show we care for the people who live and work along the Mississippi River.”
The project will involve placing air monitors in neighborhoods closer to residents’ homes than existing stations, providing more accurate data on air quality. IMTT will fund the installation of four new solar-powered monitors in St. Rose, following the removal of a temporary monitoring station by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
LEAN executive director MaryLee Orr highlighted the significance of the partnership, stating, “Our Community Air Monitoring Network will offer a hyper-local understanding of the environment, empowering communities to make informed decisions to improve lives.”
IMTT’s involvement aligns with its Greener & Cleaner Strategy, aimed at reducing carbon emissions and enhancing community engagement. The collaboration is expected to foster further cooperation between companies and residents along the Lower Mississippi River, promoting a healthier, more sustainable environment.
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