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Robinson, Christine
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Christine Robinson was director of the Clark County Department of Air Quality and Environmental Management (DAQEM) from approximately 2001 to 2006. During this time, DAQEM worked to meet federal regulation policies created by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). During Robinson's tenure, significant efforts were made towards reducing problems with air quality, along with more general community planning. Various local organizations such as the Comprehensive Planning Committee and the Clark County Growth Task Force worked toward the "smart growth" of the area, which included the management of natural resources, pollution control, public trails across housing communities, and the conservation of plants and wildlife.,
During Robinson's time as director, the jurisdiction of the department expanded from Clark County to a regional focus. The Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) of 1998 began the process of selling federally owned lands typically managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to Clark County or the cities within it, such as Las Vegas or Henderson, Nevada. Under this deal, land was periodically nominated for sale, and the money was used to help DAQEM manage Clark County's growth through the development of parks, trails, conservation areas, and real estate. As of 2020, Christine Robinson is Chief Executive Office for The Animal Foundation located in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sources:
"Reorganization continues at air quality dept."
"Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA): Project in the Spotlight." U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management. https://www.blm.gov/SNPLMA
The Animal Foundation. Leadership. Accessed June 12, 2020. https://animalfoundation.com/about-us/leadership.