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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Take the 2017 City Nature Challenge! April 14-18
Looking for fun activity to get outside and enjoy nature? Join Texas Parks & Wildlife, Texas Master Naturalists, the Audubon Society, and other groups in a fun challenge to see which city can document the most species. It is easy to participate by joining an event, or making observations on…
Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation 2017
The City of Dallas is taking part in the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. My Water Pledge is a friendly competition between cities across the US to see who can be the most “water-wise.” Mayors nationwide will challenge their residents to conserve water, energy and other natural resources on…
Lake Highlands Schools Get Creative to Recycle at HOOPS
Contamination Frustration Every year, Lake Highlands Junior High School and feeder elementary schools host a huge 3-on-3 basketball tournament called “HOOPS in the Highlands” to raise funds for their local PTAs. When there are concessions and water bottles for 764 players and their families, a lot of waste is generated.…
Smell Flowers, Not Smoke – Dallas Parks Going Smoke-Free
Beginning March 1, Dallas parks and trails are smoke-free This is an outcome of a smoking ban on park property adopted last year by the Dallas City Council. Dallas Park and Recreation Department has launched a public information campaign to make residents and visitors aware of the change. “We…