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The Environmental Excellence Awards Program aims to recognize businesses and non-profit organizations in Washtenaw County that provide leadership in environmental protection and practice environmentally sound behavior in the areas of water quality protection, waste reduction and recycling, and pollution prevention.

Criteria include:

• Compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations;
• Implementation of innovative environmental initiatives above and beyond legal requirements;
• Submission of necessary plans and reports, e.g. Hazardous Materials and Waste Spill Response plans, Water Quality Action Plan, Solid Waste Generator Reports, Pollution Prevention Status Sheets, etc.;
• A demonstrated commitment to our environment and community.

A Steering Committee facilitates the award process, including the recommendations of businesses or non-profit organizations to receive the award. The Steering Committee consists of County staff from the Department of Planning and Environment , the Office of the Drain Commissioner and the Department of Environmental Health Regulation .

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• 2002 Winners
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• 1999 Winners
• 1998 Winners

Learn more about:

Waste Knot Program:   Provides community-wide recognition and organization-based technical assistance and education to businesses, schools, governmental agencies and non-profit organizations that demonstrate leadership in waste reduction and recycling to protect our environment and to improve their bottom line. Partners receive service dicounts, discounted advertising, and much, much more.  APPLY TODAY!

Community Partners for Clean Streams:  Community Partners for Clean Streams is a cooperative effort between the Washtenaw County Drain Commissioner's Office and Washtenaw County businesses and institutions with a common goal to promote business practices that protect Washtenaw County's watersheds and waterways.

Pollution Prevention Program:   The Pollution Prevention Program is responsible for inspecting facilities that store, manufacture, or use hazardous, toxic, or polluting materials. Inspectors ensure that facilities utilize and dispose of hazardous materials properly, thereby preventing environmental contamination. This program operates in accordance with the Washtenaw County Pollution Prevention Regulation.