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4th
Quarter 2010 Program Update
On June 5, 2008, the Green
Volusia program was officially
adopted by the Volusia County
Council as a long-term
initiative intended to promote
the sustainable use of county
resources and educate our
citizens. The County Council
specifically requested the
following three issues be
addressed:
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Measure and reduce the
County’s carbon footprint
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Attain a Green Local
Government Certification
from the Florida Green
Building Coalition
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Bring forward an ordinance
encouraging the use of green
building practices within
the county
The Green Volusia committee was
created in early 2008 to move
Volusia County toward a more
sustainable future. As part of
this effort, county staff
inventoried and categorized
county government practices that
promote the efficient use of
resources. Based on this
inventory, the Green Volusia
committee is creating a green
practices program that will
become a “greenprint” for the
way we do business. The
inventory also will help attain
the
Green Local Government
designation.
The County Council will receive
quarterly updates on the
progress of the Green Volusia
committee beginning October
2008.
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Mission
and purpose
The Green Volusia
program is committed
to providing
excellent service to
the citizens of
Volusia County by
expanding green
practices within
county operations,
educating the public
about
environmentally
responsible
practices, and
becoming a leader in
sustainability.
Green Volusia will
create positive
change that will
benefit our citizens
now and into the
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