See Also
Environmental
Recognition and Awards Programs
DEQ's
Pollution Prevention Program
Pollution
Prevention Case Studies
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About DEQ: Environmental Stewardship
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the state agency responsible for providing environmental leadership,
DEQ is also responsible for setting the standard for good environmental
stewardship in state government. DEQ offices have received several
recognition awards for environmental stewardship for staff efforts
to conserve energy and water, reduce waste, purchase environmentally
preferable products, and minimize impacts from travel. |
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| Idaho GEMStars |
| In November 2002, DEQ's State
Office was awarded Tier I Membership into the Idaho
GEMStars Program. GEMStars
is the Governor's program providing public recognition
to businesses, agricultural operations, governmental agencies,
school districts and others who practice and promote waste reduction
and pollution prevention (P2). DEQ is the first state department
to achieve this honor.
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| City of Boise EnviroGuard Award
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In
September 2005, DEQ's State Office and Boise Regional Offices
were awarded the City
of Boise's EnviroGuard Pollution Prevention Award in recognition
of the offices' efforts to conserve resources and prevent pollution.
Boise City established the EnviroGuard Pollution Prevention
Award in 1998. The award is presented to Boise businesses demonstrating
notable pollution prevention efforts. |
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