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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC14-184 Environmental Policy Statement Environmental Policy Statement IIII Actively Green at Eagle County 15%o by 2015 The Board of County Commissioners considers preservation and enhancement of the natural environment a top priority to ensure the health,safety,welfare, and economic well-being of its citizens. In the work we do every day, employees of Eagle County Government share a responsibility to protect and improve the quality of our natural environment. Eagle County is actively working toward continuous improvement of our environmental performance. We are committed to protecting wildlife habitat, clean air and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving water in buildings and landscapes, reducing use of paper, increasing waste diversion and recycling, and incorporating clean renewable energy to support our county operations. Our Environmental Management System provides a structure for setting priorities,taking actions, and sharing results. We conduct internal audits and management reviews to assure that our actions are consistent with our policies, and compliant with environmental regulations. In 2013 we set a goal to reduce our internal use and cost of natural gas, electricity, fuel,water, and paper 15% by the end of 2015 (baseline 2012). Through team initiatives and individual actions, we are working together to improve the health and quality of our community and local environment. activelvgr en Signed on this date April 22,2014 by: Jillian H. Ryan, Chairman Sara J. Fisher, Commissioner :'_4,!j ,s' 401110 /i Kathy Chandler Henry, Commissioner a y, , , EFILA/�, Keith P.Montag, County Manager 2