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The 88th Air Base Wing Environmental Branch, aligned under the Civil Engineer Directorate, manages installation environmental compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, recycling, cultural resources protection and restoration programs for Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The environmental team establishes systems and procedures to comply with applicable laws and regulations, minimize environmental risks, and ensure a commitment to environmental stewardship while executing base missions.
tabRecycling Mascot - CHUCK-IT 
The Air Force has a new moscot to help its recycling awarness campaign and fight against solid waste.

CHUCK-IT, the recycling mascot, targets children between the ages of 5 and 12 and is the lastes addition to the "Win the War Against Waste" tool kit - an outreach campaign developed to support the Air Force's worldwide environmental objectives for solid waste management.

To see a video of CHUCK-IT in the bedroom click here!
To see a video of CHUCK-IT on the playground click here!
tabThe Mission Starts HERE 
The Mission Starts HEREYour Mission Starts Here to "Win the War Against  Waste," a continuing Air Force environmental initiative aimed at reducing solid waste. The "Win the War Against Waste" campaign encourages each of us to do our best to recycle and divert waste from landfills, which facilitates the Air Force's sustainability mission. The theme for this campaign is "The Mission Starts Here!"  Click on the graphic to see a YouTube video!  
tabWPAFB Recycling Center Hours 
WPAFB RecyclingWright-Patterson Recycling Center accepts deliveries for the recycling yard for bulk metals and metal appliances weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Curbside drop-off for routine recyclables including cans, cardboard, paper, plastic bottles and oil can be done anytime behind the Recycling Center.   Click here for a Easy Guide to recycling at WPAFB. 
 
The Recycling Center is located in building 293 in area A underneath the water tower on Newark Street and Kuglics Boulevard.  For more information call 257-5060.
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tabNatural Resources 
tabEarth Day 2013 
For Earth Day 2013 the Air Force is highlighting water resource management programs, including conservation, water quality and pollution prevention, wastewater and stormwater management, and use of innovative water-saving technologies in design, construction, landscaping and facilities sustainment, restoration and modernization.

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center created documents and posters on what you can do for water conservation.  Clink on the links below to learn more.

Water Conservation Tips
100 Ways to Conserve Water
At Work Tips of the Day
Indoor Tips for Home
Outdoor Tips for Home
Water Facts

Water Conservation Posters
Earth Day wildlife poster
Earth Day water cleanup poster
Earth Day tips poster
tabEntry Control Point Reconfiguration 
The Record of Decision for the Entry Control Reconfiguration and Base Perimeter Fence Relocation in Area A was signed June 21, 2012.  It is available here:

Record of Decision

Electronic copies of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Entry Control Reconfiguration and Base Perimeter Fence Relocation in Area A, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio are available here:

Draft EIS

Appendix A: Public Scoping Summary Report

Appendix E: Cultural Resources Survey

Appendix G:  Environmental Data Resources Data Map

For questions on where to find copies of the draft Environmental Impact Statement please contact Ms. Estella Holmes at (937) 255-3395.
tabCommunity Interaction 
The Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Environmental Advisory Board meets quarterly to promote community awareness and obtain constructive community review and comment on current and proposed environmental actions across the installation. The "EAB" facilitates communication between base leadership, base environmental personnel and interested citizens of Greene County and surrounding communities. For more information on the organization's charter, activities and meeting minutes, visit the Environmental Advisory Board Fact Sheet. 

The next scheduled meeting is TBD.   

Environmental Management System Policy
Installation Restoration Program at Wright-Patterson AFB

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tabContact Environmental Management
Environmental Branch Asset Management Division
88th Air Base Wing
88 ABW/CEAN
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
(937) 257-5627
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tabEnvironmental Management
For documents on environmental compliance and restoration efforts at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, please visit the Wright State University Library, 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435. Wright State University Library phone number is (937) 775-2525.
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tabEnergy Initiatives
Air Force Energy Initiatives
tabBlue acts of green
BLUE ACTS OF GREEN
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