San Diego Environmental Professionals upcoming events

SDEP July Luncheon - Microplastics in Focus: California's Evolving Technical & Regulatory Landscape (Wednesday, July 01, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join SDEP for our July Luncheon. The presentation will provide an overview of the current technical and regulatory status of Microplastics as emerging contaminants with particular emphasis on developments in California. It will also discuss identified needs and opportunities in assessing and managing Microplastics concerns.

Speaker Information:

Usha Vedagiri, Ph.D, is a Senior Vice-President at WSP and has focused on risk assessment and risk management for emerging chemicals such as Microplastics, PFAS, 6-PPDQ, and others. She was an active participant and contributor to the ITRC Microplastics Teams and continues as a trainer on ITRC's Internet-based training for Microplastics for several years. She is one of the panelists on the American Bar Association's Microplastics podcast. At WSP, she assists clients with strategic, regulatory and liability management support on emerging contaminants.

COST:

$50 for members, $60 for non-members. Members, sign up by Friday, June 19 and save $5 on registration! Walk-ins with no reservation will be charged an extra $10 and be asked to wait until those with reservations are seated.

Please note that reservations will be invoiced regardless of attendance.

Location:

Admiral Baker Club House

2400 Admiral Baker Rd

San Diego, CA 92124

Agenda:

Registration/networking begins at 11:15 am. Buffet-style lunch opens at 11:45 am, and announcements/presentations will start at 12:00 until conclusion.

2026 SDEP Summer Social (Monday, August 24, 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Come cheer on the Padres as they take on the Pittsburg Pirates. It will be Merrill Robbery Bobblehead Night so come celebrate the Kid’s signature defense with a collectible that freezes his highlight‑reel snag!

Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and reservations will not be accepted without payment. Each membership type, including Corporate, Small Business, and Individual, is limited to 20 tickets at the member rate. For Corporate memberships, this limit applies per corporate membership, not per individual covered under that membership. Additional tickets may be purchased at face value. Please contact Kathy Vandenheuvel directly if you need more than 20 tickets.

Remember to purchase raffle tickets to win a chance to throw the FIRST PITCH!

HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR BEER, WINE & SNACK SPONSORS!

Food and beverage service will begin at 5:10pm, hot food will continue one hour into the game. Unlimited soda and water will be provided throughout the event, ballpark snacks will be served in the third inning. Hosted beer/seltzer will be served through the 7th inning.

Entry Time: 5:10 pm

Game Time: 6:40 pm

Electronic ticket distribution will be utilized this year through the MLB Ballpark app. Please reserve your tickets by purchasing online by August 1st.

For ticket and sponsorship questions, please contact

Kathy Vandenheuvel

Menu:

-Hosted beer (through the 7th inning)

-Pulled Chicken/Pork Sliders

-Friar Frank Hot Dogs
-Chipotle Potato Salad
-3 Cheese Mac 'n Cheese

-Peanuts

-Apple Streusel Bars

-Bottled Water & Sodas