Environmental Sustainability Team Award nomination
The 61st Civil Engineer and Logistics Squadron at Los Angeles Air Force Base is host to the best Environmental Sustainability team in the U.S. Air Force. The team is responsible for the installation's environmental compliance, pollution prevention, environmental restoration, and conservation.
Specifically, 61 CELS maintains compliance with regulations pertaining to air quality, water quality, storm water, and hazardous materials and waste. Additionally, the team manages compliance with regulations for lead and asbestos abatement and storage tank management, and adherence to National Environmental Protection Act requirements.
Furthermore, 61 CELS manages Los Angeles AFB's solid waste, natural and cultural resources, recycling, and Rideshare programs, and pursues opportunities to reduce the installation's energy and water consumption demands. Finally, the Environmental Sustainability team is the installation's focal point for the Environmental Management System and is charged with promoting sustainability, green procurement, and progress toward Executive Order goals through installation-wide education, training, and process improvement.