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Enhancing Environmental Stewardship in Public Agencies: From Concepts to Implementation

This document explores the significance of environmental stewardship within public agencies and outlines strategic approaches to enhance these efforts. It recalls the evolution of stewardship practices since the 1990s, detailing four approaches: adding stewardship features, programmatic work, cultural changes, and implementing environmental management systems. It emphasizes collaboration, public engagement, and the integration of environmental considerations in transportation planning, design, and construction. Ultimately, it advocates for a comprehensive commitment to fostering sustainable, community-centered practices.

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Enhancing Environmental Stewardship in Public Agencies: From Concepts to Implementation

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  1. AASHTO ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PILOTS FROM WHAT TO HOW

  2. BACKGROUND - WHY STEWARDSHIP

  3. THE RIGHT THING TO DO • Public Agencies • Opportunities • Communities • Their Public Space • Their Future • Environment • Design • Maintenance • Construction • Planning

  4. THE “SMART THING” TO DO • Streamlining vs. Trust • “Popularity” • “Attitude” • Morale

  5. STEWARDSHIP CHRONOLOGY • 90’s Developing Awareness • 12/00 AASHTO Stewardship Breakfast • 1/01 TRB Workshop & J. Horsley requests Concept Plan from SCOE (J. Carr, C. Cutshall, B. Smith, G. McVoy, W. Kober, J. Meyers) • 2/01 Presentation to AASHTO Execs (D. Carlson, J. Codell, M. Peters, B. Mallory, J. Horsley, et al.) • 4/01 Presentation to SCOP/SCOE

  6. BACKGROUND - WHY PILOTS • 23 States Want In • We’re All Making This Up As We Go • It’s The Smart Way To Do It • Internal • External

  7. PILOTS - HOW • Philosophy Of Independence • Place to Start • Help From Each Other • Tracking

  8. STEWARDSHIP FROM WHAT TO HOW Four Approaches

  9. APPROACH 1 ADD STEWARDSHIP FEATURES • Add Enhancements To Projects - One By One • Simple • Cost Effective • Visible … Within & Without

  10. e.g. Stream access opportunities

  11. Wildlife passages and nesting structures

  12. Extending sidewalks and trails

  13. Bird boxes or houses

  14. Stream buffers and stream rehabilitation

  15. Noxious and exotic plant control

  16. Context-sensitive design

  17. Sample “How-to” GuidanceApproach 1: Add Stewardship Features • Provide examples • Draft instructions • Program funds • Track projects • Give awards

  18. APPROACH 2WORK PROGRAMMATICALLY • More Complex • “Mid-level Commitment” • More Powerful • Within • Without

  19. Partnering with environmental agencies and groups

  20. Programmatic Section 106 agreements

  21. Wetland creation, restoration, and enhancements

  22. Wildlife habitat preservation / enhancement

  23. Programmatic planning & std. design criteria for aesthetics, pedestrian / bicycle paths

  24. Scenic highway and historic road programs

  25. Training, workshops, technical assistance Program Updates Operational Plans Promotional publications Sample “How-to” GuidanceApproach 2: Work Programmatically

  26. APPROACH 3 CULTURAL CHANGES • Still More Complex • Executive Commitment • Involves All Levels • Still More Powerful Within & Without

  27. APPROACH 3 EXAMPLES: The State Department of Transportation’s mission is to provide a safe and efficient transportation system that enhances the social, economic, and environmental well being of our state.” • Environmental protection and enhancement in mission statement • An environmental policy

  28. Environmental protection and enhancement in all activities

  29. Organizational changes

  30. ATTITUDE CHANGES

  31. Organization Staffing Training “Full depth” partnering Outreach Sample “How-to” Guidance Approach 3: Organizational & Cultural Change • Sample environmental policies • Review environmental capacity • Responsibilities & performance measures

  32. APPROACH 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS • Most Complex • Dependent on “Culture” • Organizational Strengths • Most Powerful • Within • Without

  33. APPROACH 4 EXAMPLES: • Performance measures • Project tracking and management • QA / QC procedures • Environmental management system • Environmental cost accounting

  34. Briefings for executive management Cost / time estimates Linkages to ISO certified organizations Benchmark reviews ISO 14000 support Sample “How-to” Guidance Approach 4: Environmental Management Systems (EMS) • EMS program team selection

  35. AASHTO ROLE • Offsite Help • Information Exchange • Publications, Meetings • Model Plan • Registration Option • Onsite Active Help (Center for Environmental Excellence)

  36. NEXT STEPS • AASHTO mid year meeting • SCOE / SCOP Input • Teleconference • CAO report out at annual meeting • Keep going with “Center for Environmental Excellence” leadership & support

  37. NOW WHAT? • REALITY CHECK – Will It Work for You? • Pilot Concept • 4 Approaches • Web-based Plan • Electronic Meeting

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