environmental management
Welcome
The United States Military Academy is committed to being a good environmental steward of our natural
resources by protecting our historic properties and training lands for future generations.
Our Mission
The mission of the Environmental Management Division (EMD) is to support all USMA military operations
and civilian activities by ensuring that the installation maintains the highest level of environmental compliance.
Our Vision
Through responsible environmental action and policy to become "The Greenest Post in the Army." See the documents section to download a copy of the West Point Environmental Policy. Go to our Environmental Management Systems page for details about West Points environmental programs.
Community Events
Click here for more information on the Drop and Swap program and household hazardous waste at West Point.
DPW Management Study Team (MST)
DPW is currently undergoing a commercial activities study. See the Links section to visit the DPW MST home page for the latest info on the study.
Recent News
New DEC Green Living web link
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has a new site, which provides a variety of ways for you to live in an environmentally friendly fashion. One idea is to refeul your car with gas at night to reduce ozone pollution. It also contains an interesting section called Myth Busters designed to eliminate common environmental misconceptions. Please visit the site link on the right.
External Environmental Performance Assessment System (EPAS) inspection 14-18 July 2008
West Point was recently notified that the Northeast Region Installation Management Agency will be conducting an EPAS inspection this summer. The inspection will
focus on wastewater, water quality, waste munitions, and Environmental Management Systems.
Environmental Protection Agency Inspection
West Point was recently notified by the Environmental Protection Agency that they will be inspecting West Point's petroleum storage and spill response programs in 2008. Additional information about the EPAS and EPA inspections will be distributed thru the Environmental Quality Control Committee (EQCC),
Environmental Officers, and this web site.
Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's Earth Day celebration at the recycling center. As part of the days events awards were presented to students for their earth day poster designs. Congratulations to the following poster contest winners:
Kindergarten through Second grade =
1st place Ellen Byers and 2nd place Nate Dean
Third and Fourth grade =
1st place Olivia Vigna and 2nd place Tristan Nevels
Fifth and Sixth grade =
1st place Emily Wood and 2nd place Evie McKearn/Eliza Brownfield
Seventh and Eigth grade =
1st place Robert Dowdy and 2nd place Bryana Grabowski
See the links-internal section for photos of the days event.
Visit the Agronomy page to see photos of this years Arbor Day celebration.
Contact Information
Telephone (845) 938 8000
Fax (845) 938 4588
General Info yl7172@usma.edu
Website Info yj9533@usma.edu
Disclaimer: Non-DOD links may be provided for mission support and
as a community service. Their appearance does not constitute an
endorsement by the DOD, DA, or USMA.
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