A Leader in Sustainability and Environmental Management
The City of Dallas is committed to ensuring that resources are available for future generations, while protecting the quality of life of current residents and the vitality of our businesses today.
In 2004, the City began its work implementing an Environmental Management System that would change the way it does business – looking at the entire cycle of the processes it provides and materials it uses. Through this shift, City staff came to understand that being proactive, rather than reactive, was the smart way to save resources, save money, and save time. These principles laid the foundation for the Environmental Policy.
In 2008, the Office of Environmental Quality (OEQ) and other EMS Departments proudly accepted the first certification of the City’s Environmental Management System to the ISO 14001 standard. This system continues to drive change toward minimizing pollution, eliminating risk, compliance with regulations, and continual improvement.
In 2012, the OEQ developed the City’s first Sustainability Plan, based on the objectives of the EMS. It is continually updated to serve the ever-changing needs of our growing communities.
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From Green Cheerleader to Environmental Leader
On January 9th 2008, the City of Dallas’s Office of Environmental Quality officially launched GreenDallas.net, the City’s online portal dedicated exclusively to green initiatives and sustainability. At the time, Dallas was one of the first major cities to launch such a website. Visitors to GreenDallas.net will find tips on…
City of Dallas Community Garden Grant Recipient Highlight!
Paul Quinn College’s We Over Me Farm is a new recipient of the City of Dallas Community Garden Grant. In 2015, the City of Dallas Office of Environmental Quality established the Community Garden Grant to help strengthen communities, increase access to nutritious food, diminish food deserts, and improve individual and…
#1 in the Business of #2
The award-winning Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant commenced operations in 1964. Since then, the plant has grown from treating less than 10 MGD (millions of gallons per day) to the current permitted capacity of 110 MGD. Southside is one of two wastewater treatment plants owned and operated by the City of…
Up In The Air – Upcoming Greenhouse Gas Inventory
Environmental protection is important to the City of Dallas and the people who live here. Clean air, clean water, and clean communities are essential to a high quality of life; thus, the City of Dallas is committed to being a leader in this area. As part of that commitment, the…