Mike Powers, CEO of CoolPath, to Speak on Large-Scale Carbon Sequestration and Circular Organic Waste Solutions at SCWMF Annual Conference

Powers to be Featured on Panel "Compost Chronicles: From Community Hubs to Carbon Sequestration" on November 17, 2026

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Powers, CEO and Co-Founder of CoolPath, Inc., will present on large-scale carbon sequestration and rangeland restoration at the upcoming Southern California Waste Management Forum (SCWMF) Annual Conference, "Collaborating to Close the Loop: Working Toward a Circular Future." The conference will take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Ontario, California.

Powers will present during Session 4: "Compost Chronicles: From Community Hubs to Carbon Sequestration," scheduled from 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., alongside co-presenter Cesar Leon of Tetra Tech. The panel will be moderated by Bernadette Halverson, Senior Environmental Engineer for LA Sanitation & Environment and SCWMF Board Member.

During the presentation, Powers will detail how CoolPath leverages diverted organic waste streams to restore California's working rangelands, enhance soil organic matter, and generate high-integrity carbon credits.

"SCWMF members are focused on practical, scalable solutions for SB 1383 compliance," said Bill Camarillo, SCWMF Board Member and CEO of Agromin. "The CoolPath model is groundbreaking because it transforms a regulatory mandate into a financial and environmental asset—creating real market demand for compost.  Having Mike share hands-on experience that bridges waste diversion, working rangelands, and carbon finance will offer immediate value to our industry."

The CoolPath program represents a natural evolution for its strategic partner, Agromin, which has grown to become one of the largest compost producers in California, serving over 200 cities across 15 counties. Powers will highlight how CoolPath builds upon Agromin's extensive diversion infrastructure to address a vital industry challenge: defining the highest and best environmental and economic use for compost at scale.

"Transforming organic waste into a valuable asset that repairs soil and draws down greenhouse gases is a powerful concept—but operationalizing it at scale requires deep coordination," said Powers. "By integrating regional waste management infrastructure with voluntary carbon market frameworks and modern soil technology, we can deploy rangeland restoration projects that truly fulfill the promise of a circular economy."

Following nearly three years of rigorous project design and baseline modeling, CoolPath is approaching full registry listing and has commenced active project implementation—utilizing compost to improve soil health, build drought resilience, store carbon, and yield high-integrity, verifiable climate benefits.

Event sponsors include BHS, Yorke Engineering, LLC, Los Angeles Regional Agency (LARA), Smart Compliance, R3 Consulting Group and Agromin.

About The Southern California Waste Management Forum (SCWMF)

The Southern California Waste Management Forum (SCWMF) is a nonprofit, tax exempt organization dedicated to advancing knowledge of the interrelationship between waste management practices and the environment.  Originally organized in August 1969 as the Los Angeles Regional Forum. The Forum is the natural outgrowth of a series of meetings between representatives of concerned public and private agencies who saw a need to protect the environment while meeting the solid, liquid and hazardous waste collection and disposal requirements of the community.

About Mike Powers

Mike Powers is the CEO and Co-Founder of CoolPath, Inc., a pioneer in large-scale carbon farming and rangeland restoration. Developed in strategic partnership with Agromin—California's largest compost producer—CoolPath pairs high-volume compost application with rigorous carbon accounting to improve soil health and generate high-integrity carbon credits under Verra's voluntary registry standards.

Prior to founding CoolPath, Powers served as County Executive Officer for Ventura County for 11 years, capping off a 30-year career in public executive leadership. He managed a $2.5 billion budget and 10,000 employees, oversaw the County's Sustainability Office, Waste Management, and Agricultural departments, led the Health Care Agency, and helped achieve AAA bond ratings with both S&P and Moody's. A former practicing attorney in environmental and business litigation, Powers holds a B.A. in Business/Economics from UCLA and a J.D. from Loyola Law School. To learn more, visit www.MikePowersCEO.com.

About CoolPath, Inc.

CoolPath Inc. is a U.S.-based carbon project development company dedicated to restoring rangelands and grasslands through large-scale compost application, reseeding, and regenerative land management. Founded and led by CEO Mike Powers, the company is headquartered in Ventura County, California.

The company's primary focus is the California Rangeland Restoration Project, an initiative aimed at reversing climate change, improving soil health, and sequestering atmospheric carbon. In its initial phases, the project aims to cover 100,000 acres of working rangelands across California.

For more information about CoolPath, visit www.CoolPath.com.

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