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Pictured Rocks Natl. Lakeshore Environmental Leadership

Learn about the importance of environmental responsibility and the measures taken at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore to reduce environmental footprint through sustainable practices and green procurement.

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Pictured Rocks Natl. Lakeshore Environmental Leadership

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  1. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 1 Pictured Rocks Natl. Lakeshore Environmental Leadership Presented by Chris V. Case, Facility Manager

  2. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 2 Pictured Rocks Natl. Lakeshore Environmental Leadership Why is being environmentally responsible so important?

  3. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 3 Administrative Mandates, Directives and Policies Administrative mandates, directives and policies direct the Federal Government to be a leader in Environmental Stewardship.

  4. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 4 Does the question even need to be asked?

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  7. We mustAsk ourselves: How large an Environmental Footprint will I make Today? Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 7

  8. Then work to reduce it in daily decisions and activities Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 8

  9. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 9 Make Sustainable Decisions

  10. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 10 Photovoltaics Au Sable Light Station 5.0 kW system with remote located array

  11. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 11 Waste Reduction and Recycling

  12. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 12 Reduce Lighting Energy Requirements - Replace Incandescents with Compact Fluorescents (75% reduction) - Replace T-12 with T-8 fixtures (50% reduction) -

  13. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 13 Product Standardization Inventory Reduction

  14. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 14 Fleet Management 30 MPG +

  15. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 15 Vehicle Operator Management

  16. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 16 Re-think Routine Activities Reduced Mowing Electric Recharging Mower

  17. Reduced Toxins Program Safer for Employees and the Environment Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 17

  18. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 18 PARTNERING Do what is necessary to make it happen ! Alger Community Recycling developed through partnership with: - National Park Service - US Forest Service - City Government - Township Government - University Extension Office

  19. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 19 Green Procurement is a critical part of all efforts We have choices!

  20. Think of the GREEN alternatives Green Procurement is a state of mind Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 20 We are already behind the curve

  21. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 21 It’s an Environmental and Safety Thing! Get those numbers down Try to “Zero Out”

  22. Office Activities Some of the easiest and most impactive opportunities Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 22

  23. Custodial Activities Major Impacts to Employee Safety and Environmental Stewardship Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 23

  24. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 24 Soy Cleaners and Solvents A wide variety of soy-based products are now available

  25. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 25 Bio-Lubricants and Fluids Substitution Program • Bio-Diesel (B-20) • Soy Hydraulic Fluid • Soy Trans-hydraulic Fluid • Soy Trans-hydrostatic Fluid • Soy 2-cycle Oil • Soy Bar and Chain Oil • Soy Chassis Grease • Soy Parts Washing Fluid • Soy Penetrating Lubricant • Soy Cleaners and Solvents • Soy Crankcase Oil

  26. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 26 Bio-Diesel (B-20) • Diesel Trucks and Heavy Equipment (6) • Diesel Engine Pickup Trucks (6)

  27. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 27 Soy Hydraulic Fluid • Dump Trucks (3) • Snow Plows (4) • Backhoe/loaders (2) • Vehicle Lifts (2)

  28. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 28 Soy Trans-hydraulic Fluid • Backhoe/Grader and Crawler/Dozer (4) • Utility Tractors (2)

  29. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 29 Soy Trans-hydrostatic Fluid • Garden Tractor/Mowers (3)

  30. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 30 Soy 2-Cycle Engine Oil • Mower/Trimmers • Snowmobiles • Patrol Boats • Chainsaws

  31. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 31 Soy Bar and Chain Oil Chain oil goes directly from the chain into the environment!

  32. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 32 Soy #2 Chassis Lubricant

  33. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 33 Soy Parts Washing Fluid • 300 degree flash point • Low VOC and health hazard • Performance equal to petroleum solvents

  34. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 34 Soy Penetrating Lubricant • Penetrates between threads • High flash point • Low evaporation • Residual lubrication • Water displacing

  35. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 35 Soy Crankcase Oil Pictured Rocks is successfully testing soy-based engine oil in seven park vehicles. (Industry efforts are underway to bring this product to consumers in the near future.)

  36. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 36 Publicity Take the opportunity to show others what you are doing.

  37. Try it You’ll Like It! Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 37 There are lots of opportunities out there Something for Everything

  38. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 38 For additional information contact: Chris V. Case (906) 387-2607 x 209 chris_case@nps.gov Check out our “Sustainable is Attainable” web link at www.nps.gov/piro/parkmgmt/green.htm

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