Governor's Award Skips a Year

The Governor's Award for Sustainable Practices program will not be offered in 2009, another sacrifice due to the budget pressures facing Ecology.

"We know there are facilities out there that are making good progress towards sustainability," said K Seiler, manager of the Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction Program. "It's not a lack of good candidates but a lack of state resources -- both dollars and staff levels -- that led to this decision. We hope to offer the award again in 2010."

The award recognizes facilities and organizations that excel in preventing pollution, conserving resources, and furthering Washington's movement towards sustainability. It’s been awarded annually since 1991.

For more information, visit the award's Web site at www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/GovAward/index.html or contact Mariann Cook Andrews at (360) 407-6740.

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