A Quarterly Publication of Army Environmental News
Volume 21 Number 1
Winter 2009

Fort Bliss Buffer Will Protect Town, Training Areas Geothermal Difference Boosts Fort Gordon
Climate Control Wounded Soldiers Prepare for Environmental CareersWarriors in Fort Stewart's transition unit find training, healing working for the installation forestry branch. Fort Stewart Breaks a Second Prescribed
Burning RecordOne of the largest burning programs in the world relies on careful preparation. Oregon Guard Uses Mining Techniques to Clean Up RangeScreening machines sift for bullets and other ordnance. Fort Knox Finds Adaptive Reuse for Historic Movie TheaterInstallation saves $1 million as it prepares for BRAC changes. 'Green' Energy Demonstrates Progress in Afghan ProvinceArmy supports development of a wind farm and micro-hydroelectric power for a stabilized region. Garrison Beats Environmental Management
System DeadlinePutting environmental objectives into the strategic plan led to completion 15 months early.

Garrison Commander Links Recycling, Family Programs"Talking trash" increases program visibility and success. Fort Hood Celebrates America Recycles DayEvents put spotlight on wide-ranging pollution prevention efforts. Camp Victory Recycling Center Collects for Iraq's FutureEffort to reduce air pollution, littered highways provides jobs for local civilians. E-Waste Recycling Keeps Hazards Out of LandfillNeighboring community, Fort Bliss shared recycling event. Wyoming Guard Grows Green Recruits to Fight Off InvasionGenerations of selection make native grasses tougher, greener, more fire resistant. Fort McPherson Trash Goes on a DietSolar-powered compactors reduce costs and landfill requirements. Flighty Depot Residents Prefer Life in the Underground'Owl condos' are move-in ready and coyote-proof.

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