Pictured Rocks Natl. Lakeshore Environmental Leadership Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 1 Presented by Chris V. Case, Facility Manager

Pictured Rocks Natl. Lakeshore Environmental Leadership Why is being environmentally responsible so important? Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 2

Administrative Mandates, Directives and Policies Administrative mandates, directives and policies direct the Federal Government to be a leader in Environmental Stewardship. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 3

Does the question even need to be asked? Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 4

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We must Ask ourselves: How large an Environmental Footprint will I make Today? We must Ask ourselves: How large an Environmental Footprint will I make Today? Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 7

Then work to reduce it in daily decisions and activities Then work to reduce it in daily decisions and activities Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 8

Make Sustainable Decisions Make Sustainable Decisions Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 9

Photovoltaics Au Sable Light Station 5.0 kW system with remote located array Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 10

Waste Reduction and Recycling Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 11

Reduce Lighting Energy Requirements - Replace Incandescents with Compact Fluorescents (75% reduction) - Replace T-12 with T-8 fixtures (50% reduction) - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 12

Product Standardization Inventory Reduction Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 13

Fleet Management 30 MPG + Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 14

Vehicle Operator Management Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 15

Re-think Routine Activities Re-think Routine Activities Reduced Mowing Electric Recharging Mower Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 16

Reduced Toxins Program Reduced Toxins Program Safer for Employees and the Environment Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 17

PARTNERING Do what is necessary to make it happen ! Alger Community Recycling developed through partnership with: - National Park Service - US Forest Service - City Government - Township Government - University Extension Office Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 18

Green Procurement is a critical part of all efforts We have choices! Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 19

Think of the GREEN alternatives Green Procurement is a state of mind Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 20 We are already behind the curve

It’s an Environmental and Safety Thing! Get those numbers down Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 21 Try to “Zero Out”

Office Activities Some of the easiest and most impactive opportunities Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 22

Custodial Activities Major Impacts to Employee Safety and Environmental Stewardship Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 23

Soy Cleaners and Solvents A wide variety of soy- based products are now available Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 24

Bio-Lubricants and Fluids Substitution Program Bio-Diesel (B-20) Soy Hydraulic Fluid Soy Trans-hydraulic Fluid Soy Trans-hydrostatic Fluid Soy 2-cycle Oil Soy Bar and Chain Oil Soy Chassis Grease Soy Parts Washing Fluid Soy Penetrating Lubricant Soy Cleaners and Solvents Soy Crankcase Oil Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 25

Bio-Diesel (B-20) Diesel Trucks and Heavy Equipment (6) Diesel Engine Pickup Trucks (6) Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 26

Soy Hydraulic Fluid Dump Trucks (3) Snow Plows (4) Backhoe/loaders (2) Vehicle Lifts (2) Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 27

Soy Trans-hydraulic Fluid Backhoe/Grader and Crawler/Dozer (4) Utility Tractors (2) Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 28

Soy Trans-hydrostatic Fluid Garden Tractor/Mowers (3) Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 29

Soy 2-Cycle Engine Oil Mower/Trimmers Snowmobiles Patrol Boats Chainsaws Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 30

Soy Bar and Chain Oil Chain oil goes directly from the chain into the environment! Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 31

Soy #2 Chassis Lubricant Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 32

Soy Parts Washing Fluid 300 degree flash point Low VOC and health hazard Performance equal to petroleum solvents Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 33

Soy Penetrating Lubricant Penetrates between threads High flash point Low evaporation Residual lubrication Water displacing Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 34

Soy Crankcase Oil Pictured Rocks is successfully testing soy-based engine oil in seven park vehicles. (Industry efforts are underway to bring this product to consumers in the near future.) Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 35

Publicity Take the opportunity to show others what you are doing. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 36

Try it You’ll Like It! Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 37 Something for Everything There are lots of opportunities out there

For additional information contact: Chris V. Case (906) x 209 Check out our “Sustainable is Attainable” web link at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 38