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Geographic Units :: North
America
SETAC North America is a Geographic Unit (GU) of the
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC),
established to promote and undertake activities of SETAC
in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and to support
other GUs in Asia / Pacific, Europe, and Latin America.
SETAC North America is dedicated to the use of multidisciplinary
approaches to examine the impacts of stressors, chemicals,
and technology on the environment. The Society also
provides an open forum for scientists and institutions
engaged in the study of environmental problems, management
and regulation of natural resources, education, research
and development, and manufacturing.
A unique strength of SETAC is its commitment to balance
the interests of academia, business, and government.
The Society by-laws mandate equal representation from
these three sectors for officers, Board of Directors,
and Committee members.
The primary goals of SETAC North America are:
- To support the development of principles and practices
for protection, enhancement and management of sustainable
environmental quality and ecosystem integrity.
- To encourage interactions among environmental scientists
and disseminate information on environmental toxicology
and chemistry.
- To provide a forum for communication among professionals
in government, business, academia, and other segments
of the environmental science community and for the
protection and welfare of the general public.
SETAC North America is incorporated in the U.S.A. as
a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, EIN #37-1482800.
It maintains its administrative office in Pensacola,
Florida.
Questions, comments, and requests please contact:
SETAC North America
1010 North 12th Avenue
Pensacola, FL 32501-3367
USA
Telephone 850 469 1500
Fax 850 469 9778
E-mail setac@setac.org
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