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Cathy Hamilton-Wissmer

Sustainability Outreach Coordinator, JBLM

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The Story Goes...it all began with sea turtles

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Army Sustainability

Army Sustainability objectives are to meet current and future mission requirements worldwide, safeguard human health, improve quality of life, and enhance the natural environment.

2011 Army Posture Statement

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Net Zero by 2020

VISION:• Holistic approach to energy, water, and waste

• Enables the Army to appropriately steward available resources, manage costs and provide Soldiers, Families and Civilians with a sustainable future

• With a mission of stabilizing war-torn nations, a true stabilizing factor can be that of appropriate resource management

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Military must train Service members and have a

mutually beneficial relationship with the Community

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JBLM

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Public Works plans, maintains, operates and

protects the infrastructure, facilities and environment

for the Service members, Families, and Civilians at

Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

JBLM currently has more than 58,000 assigned Service

Members, Reservists and Civilians. The installation

supports 164,000-plus retirees and more than 72,000 Family

members living both on and off the installation.

Maintaining the infrastructure

Support Facilities (Lewis-McChord Only)

Curr Use Max Cap

Electric Units (MVA) 72 155

Non-Potable Water (MGD) 3.5 4

Potable Water (MGD) 10.8 17.9

Sanitary Sewage Treatment (MGD) 3 7

Natural Gas (CFD) (Lewis Only) 7.4 12.6

JBLM Infrastructure:

35,433,122 Total SF Facilities

• 25,182,228 SF JBLM Maintenance Load

• 8,554,110 SF of Privatized Housing

• 1,696,784 SF Other (Guard, Private, etc.)

306 Miles - Paved streets

1,895,915 LF - Potable water mains

1,536,599 LF - Sanitary sewer mains

2,157,601 LF - Electrical lines

3.6 Million SY - C-17 capable runways (3)

Infrastructure and Utilities

Lewis / McChord

Miles YTC Miles

Roads 785 1429

Railroads 37 2

Underground Power 318 30

Power Lines 90 2

Potable Water Lines 354 17

Storm Water Lines 261 2

Sewer Lines 292 9

JBLM - 90,648 AcresYakima - 323,431 Acres

WASHINGTON STATEYAKIMA

TRAINING

CENTER

JOINT BASE

LEWIS-McCHORD

JBLM Plant Replacement Value

(PRV) = $9B

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There are regulations and other special considerations that apply to the protection of the

environment at JBLM

FEDERAL REGULATIONS

STATE REGULATIONS

JBLM REGULATIONS

Regulations

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DPW Spill Recovery and

Restoration Team

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JBLM Sustainability Goals

Reduce installation stationary source and non-tactical motor vehicle air emissions 85% by 2025 (NET ZERO AIR)

Achieve a secured renewable sourced energy installation by 2040 (NET ZERO ENERGY)

Create sustainable neighborhoods for a livable JBLM community that enhances the Puget Sound Region

(NET ZERO LAND)

Achieve a NET ZERO WASTE installation by 2020

Maintain the ability of JBLM to meet its current and future military missions without compromising the integrity of natural and cultural resources, on the installation and regionally

Assist in the recovery of all listed and candidate federal species in South Puget Sound Region

(NET ZERO LAND)

Achieve a secured NET ZERO WATER installation by 2020

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Environmental

Management System

Mandated by Presidential Executive Order, DoD and DA Memorandums and AR 200-1

Supports the installation’s Sustainability Program

Maximizes environmental compliance ~ minimize potential for environmental violations/penalties

Integrates environmental requirements into planning considerations

Supports the installation’s effort to remain one of DoD’s premier training areas

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Refers to a collection of specific

legal requirements incumbent

upon government agencies

via:

Sustainable Acquisition

is the

Congressional Law

Executive Orders

Federal Acquisition Regulation

DoD/DA/AF Policy

Helps conserve resources

by more efficiently utilizing:

• Solid materials

• Energy

• Water

And reducing:

•Fossil Fuel Use

• Toxic Contamination

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Buy smarter and help JBLM improve purchasing power

• Sustainable acquisition for federal agencies required by law

• Reduce waste from the source

• Minimize hazardous materials

• Manage hazardous materials properly

• Benefits include

• Minimizes management and operations costs

• Improves user safety

• Reduces liability

• Enhances workplace and community health

To find sustainable product requirements:

http://www.sftool.gov/GreenProcurement

Questions: JBLM Sustainable Acquisition Program 966-6466/6463

Think Before You Buy

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Transportation

Alternative fuel station: biodiesel (5%), ethanol (85%), and compressed natural gas.

BIKE | WALK | BUS

GO Transit

MON-FRI 7-7

SAT-SUN 10-6

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Getting Around

JBLM

www.GOLewisMcChord.com

• After riding to work in a vanpool, GO Bike and GO Transit

help get you around JBLM as much as you need.

• GO Bike helps you get to appointments or errands.

• GO Transit helps you travel those longer distances quickly.

• Comes every 20 minutes to over 80 stops.

GO Bike check-out. GO Transit vehicle.

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GO Vanpool on JBLM

• What? Share the commute to work in a

transit agency-maintained vehicle.

• Why? Supports families and Service

member readiness by saving $$ and

increasing family mobility in single-

vehicle households.

• Mass Transit Benefit for JBLM Service

members and DoD employees makes

vanpooling FREE.

• Emergency Ride Home covers the cost

of a taxi ride home in case of an

unexpected change of schedule.

www.GOLewisMcChord.com

Service members

participate in the Pierce

Transit Vanpool program

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GO Transit: Routes

and Schedules

• FREE on- and off-base transit

system

• Over 80 stops across the installation

• 20 minute headway during most

service hours

• Evening and weekend services as

well

• Connections with Pierce Transit and

Sound Transit

www.GOLewisMcChord.com

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OneBusAway

App works with

GO Transit Routes

• Shows when the next vehicle

is scheduled to arrive

• Shows stop locations and

routes

• Can assist with connections to

Pierce Transit and Sound

Transit

GO Transit: OneBusAway

www.GOLewisMcChord.com

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Sustainable Forestry

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Energy

• Partner with Bonneville Power Administration

• $18M investment reaps $39M in improvements via rebates and $4m/yr cost savings

• Retrofits improving employee satisfaction and productivity

• Most promising renewable energy sources include wind and solar for YTC

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JBLM Master Plan

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Products & Materials

Illegal Dumping

Investigator

AKA “Trash Cop”

Unit Deployment Waste

Diversion Program

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Earthworks

Pre-consumer food waste is received from JBLM facilities.

This is mixed with other materials from the installation to include material from the wastewater treatment plant.

This material is used on the installation for landscaping projects.

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RECYCLED PRODUCTS

Earthworks provides

compost, mulch,

recycled asphalt and

recycled concrete to

units for troop projects

at NO COST to units.

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Water Resources

• Wastewater treatment facility willo Produce class A reclaimed watero Convey treated water upstream for reuse

• Stormwater managemento Low impact developmento Onsite infiltrationo Reuse to create wetlands

• Reuse process watero Water from Superfund pump and treat site provides water for hospital HVAC

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Biosolids are land applied

for beneficial use

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Controlled Burn

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JBLM Prairies

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Rare Species

• Oregon spotted frog• Mardon skipper• Mazama pocket gopher• Western bluebird• Taylor’s checkerspot• Western grey squirrel• Streaked horned lark

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Restoration work is ongoing

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Cultural Resources

• Cultural Resources Management Program manages 400 historic buildings and 391 archaeological sites

• Fosters positive relationships with the Nisqually Indian Tribe, the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, the Squaxin Island Tribe, the Yakama Tribe and other tribes that have a vested interest in JBLM lands. Regularly consults with the Tribes to ensure the protection of Native American sites.

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Cultural Resources:

What are they?

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Artifacts, buildings, sites, plants, and landscapes that tell stories of

the past

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Co-Use of Lands

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The JBLM community has great respect for the tribe’s ancient lands and

uses the lands wisely and in recognition of Treaty Trust Responsibilities.

Cultural Differences Decision-making by consensus

Salmon and natural resources

both religious-sacred/cultural and a way of life

Requires access to JBLM for resources to continue

Traditional lifestyle

The tribal leaders and

elders recognize a that

JBLM supports the Tribal culture

and traditions.

The tribal leaders recognize the importance of how

the land is being used to support Army Readiness.

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Goals: Compliance, Sustainability

and Mission Support

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Questions?

Sustainability Outreach Coordinator ~ 253-966-1734

Installation EMS Coordinator ~ 253-966-6470

http://www.lewis-

mcchord.army.mil/publicworks/sustainability/default.aspx

www.facebook.com/SustainableJBLM

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Spill Response

Gray Pads: UniversalWhite Pads: Repel Water

Socks: For storm drains

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• Know what materials and waste you generate

• Prepare, train, practice

• Keep spill kits stocked

• Dirt, Water, or Envthreat call 911

• Beyond unit capabilities, call 911

• FTX spills call range control at 967-6371/7974 or FM Frequencies given

• Create a dam or barrier to seal

• Stop the flow

• Report compromised storm system location

• React safely within your unit capabilities, while calling 911

• Assign duties and use spill as training exercise

• Fill out a spill report regardless of size and keep on file in unit records

Activity: Spill Response

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