jblm sustainability overview
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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
10/26/2017
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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