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Presentations by:
Holly HadleySustainable Operations Intern;
Susan LeslieClimate Change Coordinator;
Briget EastepDirector of Outdoor Engagement & Associate Professor
of Outdoor Recreation at Southern Utah University
Dixie National ForestClimate Change/Sustainable Operations Accomplishment Overview 2014
Climate Change & Sustainable Operations
Introduction: Dixie National Forest
Introduction: Southern Utah University
Introduction: Speakers
Holly Hadley, Sustainable Operations Intern Southern Utah University;
Susan Leslie, Climate Change/Sustainable Operations Coordinator, Dixie NF;
Sustainable Operations
Sustainable Operations Overview Formed the Intergovernmental Internship
Cooperative (IIC) Sustainable Operations Partnership (ISOP) in October 2013;
Holly Hadley hired as Sustainable Operations Intern in May 2014 through partnership and IIC to help promote sustainability in Southern Utah;
Created Partnership brochures; Created Sustainable Operations Partnership
webpage; http://southernutahsop.org/home/
Sustainable Operations Focus 2014
Education and Outreach Recycling
Re-introduced ‘Green Team Program’ to local elementary schools;
Created a ‘Green Team Program Guide’; Created ‘Record Keeping Sheet’ to help
track recycling; Created ‘Beyond Recycling’ handout; Created “Go Green Pledge’ handout; Provide ‘Southern Utah Recycling Coalition’
(SURC) Curriculum’ for teachers; Purchased, through the partnership an
Enviroscape Waste Management/Recycle Table Model.
Sustainable Operations Focus 2014 Recycling continued:
Picked up free recycling trailers from Bryce Canyon National Park through surplus program for our more remote Districts;
Will utilize Bryce Canyon Propane Canister recycling unit next season at our Red Canyon Visitor Center; Punctures the canister, Removes the propane which runs the machine,
and; Crushes the canisters for recycling.
Sustainable Operations Focus 2014
Waste Management/Recycle Table Model
Surplus Recycling Trailers
Propane Canister Crusher
Sustainable Operations Focus 2014 Water
Purchased, through the partnership, an Enviroscape Watershed/Non-point Source Table Model that mimics non-point source pollution in a watershed. Presented at Iron County Water Fair to local 4th grade
classes; Presented at Washington County Water Fair to local 4th
grade classes; Presented during several events, in classrooms and
during elementary Science Club. Will install water-filling stations this year to help reduce
plastic water bottles.
Water Table Model
Sustainable Operations Focus 2014
Fleet: Joined Utah Clean Cities Coalition:
http://www.utahcleancities.org/ Promotes alternative fuels, Promotes alternative fueled vehicles and Promotes fuel economy strategies; Provides ‘Idle Free’ signs and stickers.
Joined GSA Electric Plug-in Vehicle Pilot Program: Received a Ford ENERGI (hybrid has 620 mile range) and
charging station; Looking into other options.
Implementing ‘Idle Free’ program this year; http://www.utahcleancities.org/idlefree-utah
All vehicles purchased after December 2015 must be alternative fuel vehicles.
Sustainable Operations Focus 2014
Sustainable Operations Focus 2014
Energy: Installed Vending Misers on vending
machines; Installed light sensors in bathrooms; Installed energy-efficient lighting in
buildings; Installed energy-efficient appliances in
buildings; Replaced old HVAC units with more energy
efficient models; Implemented Power-It-Down on weekends;
Sustainable Operations Focus 2014 Green Purchasing:
Purchase green products such as simple green, and paper towels from Green Brand Industries;
Use 30% recycled paper – 100% jams printers;
Include sustainable operations requirements in acquisitions and contracts;
Purchase of bio-based products is written into contracts;
Sustainable Operations Focus 2014 Sustainability Leadership:
Have a cross-discipline Green Team; Have a multi-year Sustainable Operations Action
Plan endorsed by Leadership; Participate in community sustainability projects; Incorporate green principles in our meetings; Sustainable Operations tips are incorporated
regularly into our Forest communications; Leadership engages in two-way conversation
regularly about sustainable operations and climate change.
Sustainable Operations Action Plan
Sustainable Operations Community Projects
Sustainable Operations Communication
Questions/Discussion
Introduction: Speaker
Susan Leslie, Climate Change/Sustainable Operations Coordinator;
Climate Change
Climate Change
Formed a Forest Climate Board; Created a Forest Climate Change Strategic
Plan (Scorecard Element 3) Re-formed our Green Team (Scorecard
Element 10); Formed a new Climate Change Education
Team (Scorecard Element 1); Formed a new Climate Change Technical
Team (Scorecard Elements 6, 7, 8, 9).
Climate StructureClimate Change Structure
Climate Change Coordinator
Climate Board FLT
Ed/Communication Team
Green Team
Technical Team
GIS
Local Communities
Strategic Plan for 10 Scorecard Elements
Climate Change Focus 2014
Employee Education (Element 1): Education Team presented CC topic to all District
Employees; Present ‘Climate Clip’ video topics during Forest
monthly family meetings; Produce monthly flyer called the HOTSEAT which
is posted in all bathrooms around the Forest; Have a ‘Climate Corner’ in the Forest quarterly
newsletter; Will be presenting the CCRC education modules
to each of our Districts by April 1, 2015.
Climate Change Focus 2014/15 FY15 - Require all employees to take the Climate
Change Education Modules on the CCRC webpage http://www.fs.usda.gov/ccrc/climate-basics/education
Modules are based on the best available science and a certificate will be generated upon completion.
These education modules can be used to satisfy the Forest Service Climate Change Performance Scorecard Element One requirement for all-employee education.
Using Impact Monster skit to inform children and adults about Climate Change, Wilderness, Tread Lightly and Leave no Trace principles.
Climate Change/Sustainable Operations HOTSEAT
Impact Monster
Questions/Discussion
Introduction: Speaker
Briget Eastep, Director of Outdoor Engagement & Associate Professor of Outdoor Recreation at Southern Utah University.
Partnerships
Partnerships
Clear Purpose Dedicated people Effort Resources And ultimately are about building
relationships through good communication and information
Partnerships: Purpose
Clear purpose is the foundation
Sustainable Operations Partnership Agreement
Southern Utah Sustainable Operations Partnership (SOP)encourages the voluntary use of sustainable practices to reduce the risk of climate change. Partners benefit from the use of sustainable practices, while supporting renewable energy, water conservation, alternative fuels, waste reduction & recycling, green purchasing and sustainable leadership in our communities.
By joining SOP Partners commit to:Use sustainable practices that meet or exceed Partnership standards.Report sustainable practices annually.
In return, SOP commits to:·Provide public recognition.·Provide outreach, educational, and communication assistance as requested by Partner.·Provide a brief description of the Partner’s sustainable practices on the SOP
A purpose statement
Clear expectations
Clear expectations
Partnerships: Dedicated People
Leadership Each partner needs a representative willing to
work toward the partnership’s purpose Personal investment Authority to act and commit resources from their
organization
Partnerships: Effort
People and organizations need to be willing to follow through The work done through ISOP is making a
difference for sustainability in Southern Utah, but it is the efforts of each individual and organization that is making the partnership successful.
Partnerships: Resources
Resources Human Financial Physical
Partnerships: Relationship Building
Relationships are what drive partnerships Information Communication Willingness to move through the rough spot
Questions/Discussion
Contact Information
Holly Hadley: [email protected]
Susan Leslie: [email protected]
Briget Eastep: [email protected]
