DATE: September 13, 2022
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INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION ON THE GREEN PORT 2021/2022 YEAR IN REVIEW, GREEN PORT MONTH, AND THE MICHELLE WHITE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In 2008, the Board authorized a proclamation to annually recognize September as Green Port Month. The purpose of Green Port Month is to build awareness and celebrate the District's environmental initiatives and encourage employees to manage resources in an environmentally sensitive and responsible manner. The 2021/2022 Green Port "Year In Review"[LN1] includes a summary of the District's accomplishments to improve the environmental quality of the San Diego Bay and its Tidelands.
Furthermore, seven awardees consisting of District staff, a tenant, and regional [JG2]partners will be recognized with the annual Michelle White Environmental Awards. A draft presentation can be found in Attachment A.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Receive a presentation of the Green Port Program 2021/2022 "Year In Review", Green Port Month, and the Michelle White Environmental Awards.
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FISCAL IMPACT:[h3]
This Board action has no fiscal impact to the District.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:[h4]
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
* A Port with a healthy and sustainable bay and its environment.
* A Port with a comprehensive vision for Port land and water uses integrated to regional plans.
* A financially sustainable Port that drives job creation and regional economic vitality.
DISCUSSION:
The District's Green Port Policy, BPC Policy No. 736, sets the framework for driving environmental, economic, and social sustainability for the organization (Attachment B). First issued in 2008 and then updated in 2017, the Board authorized proclamations to annually recognize September as Green Port Month (Attachment C). September 2022 marks the fifteenth consecutive year the District has celebrated Green Port Month...
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