Environmental Journalism 2018, hosted by the University of Michigan-Flint, is around the corner! Our conference provides journalists with the tools they need to hone the craft of writing and reporting in addition to providing insights into critical election-related issues, such as bridging the urban-rural divide. Sessions comprise local, national and global enviro issues. Tours are filling fast — register now to get the tour of your choice. See the draft agenda here or read speaker bios. Get your message to attendees: reserve display space (exhibit, advertise in the program booklet, host a reception or place an item in conference bags) or sponsor. For the SEJ special hotel rate, book your room by Sep 21.
The deadline is Sep 21 for journalists to apply for the expenses-paid SEJ Post-Conference Tour with IJNR, October 7-10, 2018, to northern Michigan, where lakes Superior, Michigan and Huron come together.
Local pesticide bans that go beyond federal restrictions may be a growing trend, but it’s one that has brought on a backlash by GOP politicians and farmers. The conflict may soon be resolved — or not — by Congress, as it closes in on a new U.S. Farm Bill. Meanwhile, this week’s TipSheet helps explain the dispute and provides resources and signs to watch.
Our Calendar lists professional meetings, press conferences, awards/fellowships/workshops deadlines and more. Sep 24, 2018: Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) grants up to $10,000 are awarded for stories that break new ground and expose wrongdoing in the public and private sectors. Proposals written for ethnic media and submitted by journalists of color are encouraged.
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SEJ's mission is to strengthen coverage of environment, energy, health and climate news, by supporting the journalists who report that news. The benefits of joining include: access to grants for environmental reporting; mentoring by experienced journalists; and members-only e-mailing lists for sharing professional tips, news, and information. SEJ members meet and learn face-to-face from fellow members, other media professionals and topic experts, at our annual conference 
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