File Code:	2100	Date:	August 1, 2008	
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Subject:	Forest Service Sustainable Operations – Web Forums   	
		
To:	Regional Foresters, Station Directors, Area Director, IITF Director, Deputy Chiefs and WO Directors   	

Through the diligent work of our sustainable operations champions, employees across the nation are finding numerous ways to limit our cumulative impacts to the environment. 

We have created several forums for employees to share ideas, experiences and resources on what is being done to green our everyday business practices and reduce our environmental footprint.

An official National Sustainable Operations internet site www.fs.fed.us/sustainableoperations has been established and serves as a “one-stop-shop” for Forest Service employees to locate important information regarding agency sustainable operations.  Anyone can visit the site to learn more about the steps we are taking to reduce our environmental footprint, read about exciting Green Team success stories from across the nation, find information about upcoming training events, and much more.  Employees also have the opportunity to propose web content and share information using a new content submission form.  

Another useful tool is the Sustainable Operations Google Share Site http://sites.google.com/a/fs.fed.us/sustainable-operations/.  This tool serves as a forum that allows Forest Service employees to independently share files, such as Powerpoint presentations, calendars, videos, pictures, and more.  The site was designed to encourage employees to engage in discussions and work together on their sustainability initiatives. 

Also, another on-going way to share your ideas and/or questions is during the Open Mic conference calls, held the third Wednesday of every month at 1:00 PM EST.  The phone number (800- 857-2016) and pass code (8091384) are the same for every call.  Each hour long session is transcribed and notes are posted to the Sustainable Operations internet site.  

Your participation and contributions to these forums will continue to help improve the knowledge and the ability of the agency to do its part to reduce our environmental footprint. 

	
/s/ Hank Kashdan	
HANK KASHDAN	
Deputy Chief for Business Operations