Community Protection Summit
INTRO TO
COMMUNITY SCIENCE
Saturday, February 21, 2026 |10 AM to 4 PM
Address: 8411 MacArthur Blvd Oakland, CA 94605
Location: Center of Hope
ABOUT
Lifers presents the 2026 Community Protection Summit, a full-day convening focused on Intro to Community Science—a practical, community-led approach to protecting public health, environmental quality, and quality of life in Oakland.
Across Oakland, environmental challenges show up in everyday ways, including air quality concerns, illegal dumping, infrastructure gaps, toxic exposure, and preventable health risks. This Summit brings together residents, community advocates, public agencies, and local leaders to explore these challenges and highlight collaborative, solution-oriented approaches that move from awareness to action.
At Lifers, we believe community protection is grounded in knowledge and participation. This Summit centers community experience, data-informed insight, and practical tools—demonstrating how community science, partnership, and local engagement can strengthen accountability, improve conditions, and support healthier, more resilient neighborhoods.
What We'll Cover
Defining Environmentalism as Community Protection
A grounded conversation on how environmental issues directly affect quality of life, health outcomes, and economic stability in Oakland neighborhoods.
Community Challenges
Air pollution & poor air quality
Illegal dumping & environmental neglect
Health risks tied to toxic exposure
Infrastructure and enforcement gaps
Cumulative impacts on Communities of Concern
Community-Driven Solutions
Air monitoring & community science
Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle (CHDV) Program engagement
Public agency accountability & partnerships
Workforce pathways & environmental training
Resident-led reporting, prevention, and advocacy
Community-led clean-ups
Summit Experience + Benefits
Lunch Served – Catered meal provided for all attendees
Giveaways & Resources
HAZMAT Training (Valued at $480)
Interactive workshops and facilitated discussions
Direct engagement with agencies and subject-matter experts
Supporters + Partners
We’re grateful to the incredible supporters who make this event possible!
Supporters:
Want to be a part of the movement? Contact info@LiferLegacy.org for more information.
Their partnership reflects a shared commitment to community engagement, transparency, and environmental accountability.
Partners:
Who Should Attend
This Summit will convene approximately 250 attendees, including:
Oakland residents & community leaders
Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)
Environmental justice advocates
Public agency representatives
Workforce & training partners
Health, environmental, and policy professionals
Agenda
Doors Open: 9:45 PM
REGISTER
Why This Matters
The 2026 Community Protection Summit is not just a conversation—it’s a call to protect Oakland now and for future generations. Together, we are building informed communities, accountable systems, and real solutions rooted in lived experience and local leadership.
This is environmentalism—Oakland style.
Lifers - Community Scientist
Uplifting communities.
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