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 leslie.goldsmith@dnr.iowa.gov

www.iowadnr.gov/swems