DC Environmental Agenda '99
Contents
Cover Page (Large graphic. Slow loading.)
Preface to the Electronic Edition
Endorsements
Executive Summary
Introduction
II. Trash, Toxics, and Recycling
Expand Recycling
Improve Trash Collection and Management
Restore Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Encourage "Deconstruction" before Demolition
Implement Integrated Pest Management
III. Safe Drinking Water and Clean Rivers
Modernize Our Drinking Water System to Reduce Health Threats
Protect the Source of Our Drinking Water
Reduce Our Exposure to Lead in Drinking Water
Manage Stormwater Discharges to Reduce Pollution
Restore the Anacostia River
Help Get the Chesapeake Bay Clean-Up Back on Schedule
Set Maximum Pollution Loads that Protect Our Waterways
Complement Infrastructure Needs with Water Conservation Measures
Protect and Restore Urban Riverfronts
IV. Protection of Parks and Trees
Adopt a General Policy on Parkland Conservation
Restore Washington's Street Trees - Our Urban Forest
Reject the Oxon Cove Prison Proposal
Protect Kingman and Heritage Islands
Speak Out on the General Management Plan for Rock Creek Park
Complete the Georgetown Waterfront Park
V. Transportation, Energy, and Improved Air Quality
Plan for Clean Transportation
Promote Clean Transportation
Restore MetroBus Service
Phase Out Diesel Buses
Improve Energy Efficiency and Promote Renewable Energy
Join the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign
VI. Sustainable Development and Economic Revitalization
Redevelop Brownfields
Mixed-Use and Transit-Oriented Development
Split the Property Tax Rate
Encourage Location-Efficient Mortgages
Remove Illegal Billboards and Enforce the Sign Code
Enforce the Sign Code
Remove Graffiti
Rebuild Federal Employment in the Nation’s Capital
Fully Investigate the New Convention Center
VII. Improved Tools for Protecting Our Environment
Implement the District of Columbia Environmental Policy Act
Launch the Green Government Initiative
Raise Money and Pride for D.C.’s Anacostia River:
Offer an Environmental License Plate and an Income Tax Check-Off
Establish an Environmental Agency for the District of Columbia
Contact Information for the D.C. Environmental Agenda