Sustainability in our Department
The Department of Social and Health Services supports sustainability -- conserving today's resources for tomorrow. Following the leadership of the Governor's office, the department has developed a comprehensive plan detailing how the DSHS environmental "footprint" will be reduced in the natural, economic, and cultural environments in which the department works.
DSHS is committed to these goals:
- Improve business practices to ensure that they protect and enhance the environment.
- Foster efficient use of all resources so that all waste can be returned to productive uses.
- Promote awareness of sustainable practices.
News:
- DSHS reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2010!
- DSHS Earns Power Management Rebate
- Gov. Gregoire signs bill for the first-in-nation environmental building standards
- DSHS's FY08 accomplishments are highlighted in statewide sustainability report!
