2015 Fall Conference: ISOSWO Lightning Round-EMS Info
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Environmental Management System Program • Voluntary alternative to Solid Waste Comprehensive Planning • Legislation passed in 2008 • Lucky 13! • Locally set amazing goals 2015 EMS Audit
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Environmental Management System Program
• Voluntary alternative to Solid Waste Comprehensive Planning
• Legislation passed in 2008 • Lucky 13! • Locally set amazing goals
2015 EMS Audit
Program Benefits • GHG, Yard Waste, Recycling, Water
Quality, HHM, Education • Environmental improvements,
reduced degradation • Improved programs benefit area
stakeholders
Program Benefits
• EMS Grant funds • Potential to retain more landfill
tonnage fees locally • Decreased Comprehensive Plan
reporting requirements • Other savings?
Program Benefits
• Robust training, consultation with experts, and peer meetings
• Improved staff safety/training, communication (internal/external)
• Organizational continuity due to established documented procedures
Leslie Bullock Goldsmith Department of Natural Resources Financial and Business Assistance
515.725.8319 [email protected]
www.iowadnr.gov/swems
