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Green Dallas Newsletter
November 2023
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City of Dallas Completes Remediation of Former Blue Star Recycling Site
In 2021, the City acquired a property that was the site of a former shingle recycling company. After coordinating removal of the “shingle mountain” left by the former owner, the City noted a limited area contained lead levels above regulatory standards.
On Monday, August 28, 2023, the City began remediation, removing 40,000 cubic yards of soil. The City officially completed cleanup on October 18, 2023, two weeks earlier than projected. The work consisted of the cleanup, soil and fill removal, and restoration of the site back to residential standards.
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City of Dallas Receives $1.5 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for Brownfields Redevelopment
On November 8, 2023, the City Council authorized acceptance of two grants from the EPA totaling $1.5 million in support of the City's Brownfields Redevelopment Program (BRP). Brownfield sites are vacant or underutilized properties whose expansion, redevelopment, or reuse may be complicated by the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. The mission of the BRP is to address environmental obstacles that hinder revitalization in order to ensure a safe, clean environment and improved quality of life for residents. Learn more about the program here.
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Comprehensive Environmental & Climate Action Plan (CECAP) Annual Report
In FY23, the City of Dallas completed 192 of 202 milestones set for that fiscal year toward the advancement of climate initiatives across 8 sectors ranging from air quality to zero waste, thus completing 95% of the FY23 Work Plan. View CECAP implementation progress year-round at dallasclimateaction.com.
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Green Job Skills
Green Job Skills is a free program that connects experienced general contractors to education opportunities to further their knowledge of home weatherization skills such as energy auditing and retrofit installation.
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Dallas Air Quality Dashboard
The Dallas Community Air Management Program (D-CAMP) provides neighborhood air quality data using advanced sensor technology that measures levels of air pollutants, particularly in communities with environmental justice concerns.
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Upcoming Event Highlights
Workshop: Urban Agriculture + Community Health Explorer
Date/time coming soon!
Keep an eye out for more information on a user workshop for the Urban Agriculture and Community Health Explorer tool. This GIS application explores community and social health factors for urban agriculture (UA) in Dallas, allowing users to verify, edit, and add UA projects, as well as comment on neighborhood opportunities. The web map contains layers such as parcel land opportunities, community assets (e.g., faith sites, feeding programs, farmers markets, community gardens, and public housing), and needs as defined by the Social Vulnerability Index.
Earth Day Every Day: Native Prairies
November 30th, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (5th floor)
Join the Native Prairie Association of Texas to discover the many benefits prairies bring to our ecosystem!
North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) DFW Air Quality Improvement Plan Open House
December 4th, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | West Dallas Multipurpose Center
The Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability (OEQS) is collaborating with the NCTCOG to host a regional public meeting as part of the NCTCOG's Air Quality Improvement Plan (AQIP) through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants Project. This open house will serve to inform the public on this effort, as well as receive community feedback. Learn more about the DFW AQIP here.
Earth Day Every Day: Holiday Recycling
December 28th, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (5th floor)
What should you do with boxes, old string lights, and other festive items after the holidays? Join Danielle McClelland, OEQS Zero Waste Division Manager, to learn how to have a waste-free holiday season!
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We have a new website!
Visit greendallas.net to learn more about OEQS's initiatives from A to Z!
Air Quality & Compliance | Brownfields Redevelopment | CECAP | Environmental Commission | Environmental Due Diligence | Environmental Management System | Municipal Setting Designation | Stormwater Management | Urban Agriculture | Water Conservation | Zero Waste
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