Army Environmental Programs Awarded for Making a Difference
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, June 13, 2007) – Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Rucker, Ala.; and Department of the Army were awarded for contributions to the environment at yesterday’s 2007 White House Closing the Circle Awards ceremony.
“Acceptance of these prestigious awards confirms that Army sustainability is on the move and gaining momentum. We’re building green, buying green and going green,” said Tad Davis, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for Environment, Safety and Occupational Health. “I’m confident this recognition will spark others to action.”
Department of the Army received the “Sowing the Seeds” award for its leadership in setting a future vision with the Army’s “Strategy for the Environment.” The strategy outlines the Army’s vision for the next 20 years and how its goals will impact the Army’s mission, the environment and local communities. It transitions the Army’s compliance-based environmental program to a mission-oriented approach based on the principles of sustainability.