Oklahoma Clean Community ApplicationApplicants will be selected based on involvement in tire collection events, two Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) programs, and an environmental service projects score. The award levels are below:
Level 1 - Scissortailed Flycatcher
• One tire collection event• Participation in The Great American Cleanup (GAC) & 1 additional KOB program• Environmental Service Projects score of 6 +
Level 2 - Bison
• One tire collection event• Participation in GAC & 1 additional KOB program• Environmental Service Projects score of 3-5
Level 3 - Rose Rock
• One tire collection event• Participation in GAC & 1 additional KOB program• Environmental Service Projects score of 1-2
Tire Collection:
Organize at least one community wide tire collection event in one year
Community-wide event program
Date of last event: ___________________________________________________________ No. of Event(s) in the last 2 years: _____________________________________________ Avg. number of tires collected at event(s): ______________________________________
Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Programs:
Affiliate Network http://www.keepoklahomabeautiful.com/affiliation
America Recycles Day http://www.keepoklahomabeautiful.com/america-recycles-day
Community Improvement Workshops http://www.keepoklahomabeautiful.com/regional-workshops
End Litter Video Contest http://www.keepoklahomabeautiful.com/end-litter
Environmental Excellence Awards http://www.keepoklahomabeautiful.com/environmental-excellence-competition
Fresh Paint Days http://www.keepoklahomabeautiful.com/fresh-paint-days
Great American Cleanup in Oklahoma http://www.keepoklahomabeautiful.com/ great-american-cleanup
Environmental Service Projects
Have city employees view an environmental webinar
One Point
Attend a KOB workshop
Self-nominate for KOB award
• Info can be found at http://www.keepoklahomabeautiful.com/award-guidelines
Adopting a highway section, http://www.okladot.state.ok.us/beauty
Promoting sustainable lawn care
Hosting a water efficiency or xeriscaping workshop
Promoting rainwater collection
Encouraging employees to participate in Oklahoma Water Watch and Oklahoma Lake Sweep www.owrb.state.ok.us/quality/monitoring/watch/wwatch.php; http://www.oclwa.org/index.php
Educating your community about ozone action days
Promoting Energy StarTM or the use of renewable energy
Educating your community about residential energy conservation
Designing, building, and distributing bird houses or butterfly houses
Flower and tree plantings
Graffiti removal
Clothing collection
School locker clean out
Schoolyard cleanup
Two Points
Purchase sustainable products • Buy products made from recycled materials• Switch from plastic or Styrofoam to paper single use items• Purchase used items instead of new• Switch to non-toxic cleaners
ODOT Trash-off http://www.okladot.state.ok.us/beauty
Supporting a community recycling program
Hosting an Alternative Transportation Day
Supporting school, work, or community wildlife habitat projects, http://www.nwf. org/; http://www.oklahomaconservation.org/
Sponsoring or hosting continuing environmental education opportunities for area teachers
Litter-free events
Paint community buildings
Illegal dump site clean up
Three Points
Utilizing crumb rubber recycled products
Hosting a household hazardous waste collection event
Distributing low-flow plumbing fixtures and leak detecting devices
Sponsoring a public education campaign on nonpoint source pollution
Funding the distribution of LED lights
Supporting or creating outdoor classrooms
Working with local groups to acquire and preserve habitat
Sponsoring a lecture series on environmental issues
Litter/debris removal
Main Street project
In 200 words or less, explain why your community is an Oklahoma Clean Community
Tell us about yourself:
Name of Community/Organization: _____________________________________________Street Address: _____________________________________________________________City: _____________ State: _____ Zip Code: ______ County: ____________________Mailing Address (if different): __________________________________________________City: _____________ State: _____ Zip Code: ______ County: ____________________Community/Organization Website: _____________________________________________Contact Name: (Mr. /Mrs./Ms./Dr.) _______________________________________________Phone: ________________ Fax: _________________ E-Mail: _______________________How did you hear about Oklahoma Clean Community?
Marketing mailer Internally within your company
Conference News media
Phone Call Environmental Consultant
Email DEQ
Other ______________________________________________________
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO:Oklahoma Clean CommunityOklahoma Department of Environmental QualityLand Protection Division P.O. Box 1677Oklahoma City, OK 73101-1677Or fax to Ferrella March at (405) 702-5101,or e-mail to [email protected]
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