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Soil & Water, R&P); <br /> 7. Promote the use of environmentally-sensitive chemical and materials, <br /> including a) the use of "Green Seal" chemicals and cleaning products in <br /> daily operation and maintenance of County facilities; b) utilize an IPM <br /> (Integrated Pest Management) Program for County facilities that minimizes <br /> use of chemical compounds; and c) require that County events and services <br /> (including those involving outside vendors) use eco-friendly and <br /> biodegradable materials wherever possible. (Purchasing, Public Works, R&P); <br /> 8. Consider innovative new technologies for conserving and protecting ground <br /> water, indoor air quality and wastewater, to lessen impacts on the natural <br /> environment, and promote water conservation, collection and reuse in both <br /> current and future County facilities. (Health, ERCD, Engineer); <br /> 9. Implement growth management policies and procedures within the County so <br /> that development is directed toward areas where it can be accommodated <br /> without compromising the County's goals for protecting natural and cultural <br /> resources. (Planning, ERCD); and <br /> 10. Develop an Information Services policy that promotes energy conservation <br /> through the use of electronic and alternative media of communication. (IT). <br /> Possible Action Strategies <br /> Each department, advisory board and/or organization should be asked to develop specific <br /> action strategies based on the 10 objectives listed above. The possible action strategies should <br /> be collated and compared for consistency and coordination, and then incorporated into the <br /> goal. <br /> Example of an Action Strategy <br /> Objective 5 (Implement programs to monitor and improve local and regional air quality: by <br /> promoting public transportation options and incentives within the County that increase <br /> connectivity and decrease dependence on personal vehicles, and selecting alternative fuel and <br /> low emission fuels/vehicles for the County's vehicle fleet) <br /> Action Strategy A: <br /> Acquire 3-5 alternative-fuel vehicles (AFV's) per year, based on evaluation of proposed vehicle <br /> purchases and the "fit" with available AFV options, as funds permit. <br />