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The Office of the Environmental Steward was created as part of
Mayor Michael B. Coleman's Get Green Columbus initiative.
Funded in part with a grant from the
Solid Waste
Authority of Central Ohio, the Environmental Steward's Office is
dedicated to making Columbus a green community. Our work
is focused on three goals:
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Progress
to Date
Get Green Columbus initiative is now three years
old, and we have made much progress toward the goals set
in 2005. For a summary of this year's highlights, click
here. This report outlines some highlights of the work we’ve
done together to protect our environment, encourage
green jobs and construction, and set a good example for
others on this important issue.
For a more in-depth report, click here to read the full 2007 Report.
For more information, view past reports here.
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Rain Garden Workshop: October 21 - 22
The Central Ohio Rain Garden Initiative will hold its kick-off
Rain Garden Technical Workshop and rain garden installation on
Oct. 21 and 22! This two-day workshop will include: a rain garden
installation at ODOT, technical information, and presentations.
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GreenSpot
Program
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a recognition program for Columbus residents that are taking steps to protect the environment. You can make your home, school or business a GreenSpot. The program launched July 30, 2008.
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Green Fleet
The City of Columbus has approximately 3,100 on-road and 2,800 off-road vehicles, which consumed approximately 3.6 million gallons of fuel in 2007. As part of Mayor Coleman’s Get Green Columbus initiative, the City is working to reduce vehicle fuel consumption and emissions. The Mayor released an update to the City’s Green Fleet Policy, going into effect on January 1, 2008.
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Central Ohio Goes Green
On October 4, 2007, Mayor Michael Coleman joined with elected officials from 12 other local jurisdictions in signing the Central Ohio Green Pact. The Pact represents a new, multi-jurisdictional commitment to Get Green with policies that enhance and protect the quality of life, environment and economic vibrancy of our region.
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Join the Mayor's Get Green Campaign
Here are the top 10 things you can do to help make Columbus Green.
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Green Memo and Green
Principles
In January 2005, Mayor Michael B. Coleman issued a comprehensive
environmental policy statement, "Get Green Columbus,
Environmental Stewardship in the 21st Century." Known as
the
Green Memo, it sets forth the city's commitment to making
Columbus a greener place to live. In addition, the City
has recently adopted a statement of values, known as the
Green
Principles.
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Climate Protection
On February 22, 2007, Mayor Coleman, with the support of City
Council, signed the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement.
Since then, the City has completed its baseline greenhouse
gas emission inventory for its operations, and is starting to
work on its Action Plan to reduce these emissions.
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Green Team
To assist the City in implementing the Green Memo, the Mayor
convened an advisory team community, business and environmental
experts known as the Mayor's Green Team.
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Garden Resource Manual
This manual contains information on the significant steps involved in developing community gardens -including securing City land - resources for garden maintenance and availability of materials, and the various community groups that assist citizens in navigating the process.
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Pedal Instead
Leave your car at home when you come to a downtown festival! The
City will be hosting a FREE bike corral at certain events this
summer!
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Get Green
Mayor Michael B. Coleman
90 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone:
(614) 645-7671
Fax:
(614) 645-5818
Susan E. Ashbrook,
Environmental Steward
seashbrook@columbus.gov
Andia Sangale,
Environmental Policy Advisor
amsangale@columbus.gov
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