Environmental Policy

Effective April 11, 2006

Western will conduct its business of marketing and delivering reliable, cost-based hydroelectric power and related services in an environmentally sound manner, using the principles of environmental management systems to efficiently and effectively comply with the letter, spirit, and intent of applicable environmental statutes, regulations and standards.  We believe that protecting the environment is sound business practice.  We are committed to pollution prevention and waste minimization. 

Western will use effective planning to mitigate the environmental impacts of its actions.  We are committed to continual improvement of environmental performance by regularly assessing policies, programs, and services.

Environmental protection is everyone's responsibility.