We are excited to hear from you! We are gathering feedback on the Environmental Health Disparities (EHD) Map version 3.0 and the supporting documents.
About the Public Comment Survey
We welcome any feedback that you choose to share with us. Any comments that you share will become a public record. Information collected via this survey may be subject to release in accordance with RCW 42.56 (Public Records Act).
After the public comment period ends, at the end of October 2026, we will carefully review all feedback received and incorporate changes. The comments that we anticipate addressing this year include clarifications on the map and in supporting documents. There will be comments that we are unable to address this year. We will keep comments we are unable to address for the future as we continue to update the EHD map.
Tribal Government Engagement
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) is engaging directly with Tribal governments on the EHD Map. This will be separate from the public comment period. Tribal leaders will receive direct communication from DOH.
Version 3.0 EHD Map Resources
Please refer to the EHD Map Resources as you take the survey. Thank you for your patience as we work to provide translated versions of these resources.
Note: The EHD Map is currently available in English only.
EHD Map Public Comment Sessions
Below are three separate public comment sessions:
These sessions will be held on Zoom. Please register for each comment session below.
Note: We plan to host additional sessions in the future on How Topics Are Picked for the Environmental Health Disparities Map, and EHD Map Open Comment Feedback, Summary, and Next Steps. We’ve already hosted sessions about Environmental Health Disparities Map Measures.
EHD Map Public Comment Sessions (in Spanish)
- August 26, 2026 (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.): Using External Data with the Environmental Health Disparities Map
- September 23, 2026 (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.): Version 2 to 3 Environmental Health Disparities Map Changes
- October 28, 2026 (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.): How Topics Are Picked for the Environmental Health Disparities Map
Community EHD Map Public Comment Sessions
- August 19, 2026 (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.): Using External Data with the Environmental Health Disparities Map
- Register here - Request translation services in the Zoom registration form
- September 16, 2026 (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.): Version 2 to 3 Environmental Health Disparities Map Changes
- Register here - Request translation services in the Zoom registration form
- October 21, 2026 (6 p.m. - 8 p.m.): How Topics Are Picked for the Environmental Health Disparities Map
- Register here - Request translation services in the Zoom registration form
State Agencies and Partners EHD Map Public Comment Sessions
- August 13, 2026 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.): Using External Data with the Environmental Health Disparities Map
- Register here - Request translation services in the Zoom registration form
- September 10, 2026 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.): Version 2 to 3 Environmental Health Disparities Map Changes
- Register here - Request translation services in the Zoom registration form
- October 15, 2026 (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.): How Topics Are Picked for the Environmental Health Disparities Map
- Register here - Request translation services in the Zoom registration form
Community Compensation
Community members are eligible for an e-gift card up to $200 at each DOH-hosted open comment community session. Community members will receive compensation as advisors and consultants for our work in alignment with the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act.
- Eligibility: Individuals with lived experience or those from communities traditionally left out of policy discussions (e.g., in areas of health equity, housing insecurity).
- Must be present for the entire open comment session(s) and fully participate in session activities.
- Tax Implications: Compensation over $600 per year is reported to the IRS, and payments may affect benefits like WIC.
- During the registration process, please let us know if you are interested in compensation.
If you have any questions about this survey or the open comment period, please email EHDmap@doh.wa.gov.