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IPRA Environmental Report Card – Accessible Form

IPRA Environmental Report Card

Total Score: 0 (0%)

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General

General Section Score: 0/8

1. Does your agency have an environmental policy/plan or guidelines that help it become more environmentally responsible? Yes No

1a. Is this policy/plan or set of guidelines/initiatives approved by the board? Yes No

1b. Is the policy regularly reviewed and updated? Yes No

2. Do staff receive orientation or training on the policy? Yes No

3. Has a staff‑led environmental committee or "green team" been established? Yes No

3a. Does the green team review and update policies? Yes No

4. Has your agency made use of IPRA's model environmental policy or toolkit? Yes No

Administration & Finance

Administration & Finance Score: 0/26

5. Does your annual operating budget dedicate funds to environmental goals? (max 5 points) Recycling initiatives Energy audits Natural areas maintenance Restoration or re‑creation of natural areas Native landscaping Storm water practices Environmentally friendly purchasing Alternative fuel or hybrid vehicles Energy conservation Other

6. In the last 5 years, has your agency dedicated capital funding toward environmental initiatives? (max 5 points) Natural area restoration Natural area public access Nature program facilities Energy conservation projects Permeable pavement or rain gardens Bioswales or storm water systems Alternative energy systems Other

7. In the past 5 years, has your agency applied for grants to fund environmental goals or initiatives? Yes No N/A

8. Does your agency use a set of guidelines (EPA's Environmentally Preferred Products {EPP} program, Green Seal.org or similar) to assist in purchasing decisions of environmentally preferred products and services? Yes No N/A

9. Does your agency make conscious efforts within all departments or have written criteria to purchase products that include the following: (max 5 points) Minimal packaging Recycled or recyclable content Renewable resource content Minimum post‑consumer materials Energy Star‑rated products Low VOC furnishings or paints Low toxicity cleaning products Locally produced materials Other

10. Does your agency seek to identify and purchase from vendors of environmentally friendly products through the US Communities or similar program? Yes No N/A

11. When seeking proposals for professional services, does your agency request environmental references/qualifications as part of the RFP process (i.e. is the firm to be selected 'green,' or if an A/E or LA firm do they have LEED AP's on staff)? Yes No N/A

11a. Does your agency ask bidders to provide a Statement of Sustainability to ensure bidders are also incorporating sustainability into their firm's practices, policies and procedures related to waste minimization, energy efficiency, water efficiency, staff and education? Yes No N/A

12. Are procedures in place to measure the impacts of environmental goals/initiatives? (e.g. cost savings, energy savings, waste reduction) Yes No N/A

13. Does your agency collaborate with other agencies/organizations on environmental efforts? Yes No N/A

14. Does your agency promote public awareness of its sustainability efforts? Yes No N/A

Facility Management

Facility Management Score: 0/60

15. Does your agency provide recycling containers for staff? Yes No N/A

15a. Do you encourage staff to recycle by providing them with information on proper recycling practices? Yes No

16. Does your agency provide recycling containers for patrons? Yes No N/A

16a. Do you encourage patrons to recycle by providing them with information on proper recycling practices? Yes No

17. Are recycling and trash containers paired together? Yes No N/A

18. Do concessionaires follow a "no disposables" policy? Yes No N/A

18a. If you answered YES, do concessionaires recycle? Yes No N/A

19. Does your agency properly dispose of the following? (max 5 points) Lighting Batteries Electronics Ink/toner Paints Cleaning products Other

20. Does your agency use electronic means to conserve paper? Yes No

21. Does your agency use electronic communication in place of paper communication when possible? Yes No

22. Have hand dryers been installed in restrooms? Yes No N/A

22a. What percentage of restrooms have hand dryers? 100% Less than 100%

23. Has your agency conducted energy audits on facilities? Yes No N/A

23a. Have you made changes as a result of the energy audit? Yes No

23b. Have you measured the impact of the changes implemented? Yes No

24. Does your agency use efficient lighting (LED, CFL, T-8 fluorescent, etc.) in facilities? Yes No N/A

24a. Have you replaced incandescent lighting with energy efficient lighting? Yes No

25. Does your agency use motion sensors and timers for lighting? Yes No N/A

26. Does your agency turn off electronics and lights when not in use? Yes No

27. Does your agency purchase energy-efficient appliances? Yes No N/A

28. Does your agency insulate water heaters and hot water pipes? Yes No N/A

29. Does your agency use on-demand hot water heaters? Yes No N/A

30. Does your agency use energy-saving HVAC measures? Yes No N/A

30a. Does your agency use MERV air filters? Yes No N/A

31. Does your agency use alternative energy sources? (max 5 points) Passive solar Active solar Wind power Geothermal Green roofs

32. Does your agency use non-toxic cleaning products? (2 points) Yes No N/A

33. Does your agency minimize the use of petroleum-based cleaners? Yes No N/A

34. Does your agency specify low VOCs in carpeting and building materials? Yes No N/A

34a. Does your agency look for the Carpet and Rug Institute Green Label? Yes No N/A

35. Does your agency use sustainable materials (e.g., certified wood, reclaimed materials)? Yes No N/A

35a. Does your agency look for FSC certification? Yes No N/A

36. Does your agency use integrated pest management? (2 points) Yes No N/A

37. Do staff receive training on sustainable facility management practices? Yes No

38. Does your agency purchase green energy? Yes No N/A

Fleet Management & Maintenance

Fleet Management Score: 0/14

47. Does your agency perform regular engine tune-ups and scheduled preventative maintenance of motorized vehicles and equipment? Yes No N/A

48. If you perform regular maintenance, does your agency recycle and/or properly dispose of all vehicle fluids and engine parts? Yes No N/A

50. Does your agency properly use, store and dispose of hazardous materials according to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and/or manufacturers labels, as required by law? Yes No

51. Does your agency have a safety policy and training procedures in place regarding the handling of hazardous waste? Yes No N/A

52. Does your agency provide the appropriate work environment with appropriate ventilation and safety gear for employees when handling hazardous materials, as required by law? Yes No N/A

54. Does your agency have a program to conserve fuel and energy with respect to fleet operations (e.g. mileage/fuel efficiency tracking, no idling policy for staff)? Yes No N/A

55. Does your agency actively fund or apply for grants that promote and provide the means for the use of clean energy (i.e. bio-diesel, liquid propane/LPG, compressed Natural gas/CN, use of electric utility or golf carts, etc.)? (2 points) Yes No N/A

56. As part of your Equipment Asset Program, what percentage of your total fleet has been replaced with alternative fuel and/or hybrid vehicles? Check only one. 0% (0 points) 1–10% (1 point) 11–20% (2 points) 21–30% (3 points) 31–50% (4 points) >50% (5 points)

57. Does your agency limit the use and refueling of, or not use at all, gas powered equipment and vehicles during ozone action days or when the Air Quality Index exceeds 100 (orange coded days) or higher? Yes No N/A

Parks & Natural Resource Management

Natural Resource Score: 0/41

58. Do you have natural resource management plans for your natural areas? Yes No N/A

59. Does your agency dedicate funds in its annual operations budget for natural resource best management practices? Check all that apply (max 5 points) Restoration of natural areas Re‑creation of natural areas Control exotic species Increase biodiversity or wildlife habitat Storm water best management practices Improve water quality Bank stabilization Sediment and erosion control Integrated pest management program Alternative/biological pest control Other

60. Does your agency actively apply for grants to fund natural resource best management practices? (max 5 points) Restoration of natural areas Re‑creation of natural areas Control exotic species Increase biodiversity or wildlife habitat Storm water practices Improve water quality Bank stabilization Sediment and erosion control Integrated pest management program Alternative/biological pest control Other

61. Does your agency protect soils during and after construction or development activities? Yes No N/A

62. Do you use low‑impact snow melt products (e.g., beet juice, calcium magnesium acetate)? Yes No

62a. If you answered NO, does your agency modify application rates to limit/reduce the impact on surrounding areas? Yes No

63. Have you phased out coal tar‑based asphalt sealants in favor of eco‑friendly alternatives? Yes No N/A

64. How does your agency reduce fertilizer and pesticide use in parks? (max 4 points) Use drought/disease‑resistant native plants Eliminate mowing in some areas Reduce number of applications Use integrated pest management

65. Does your agency provide a no-mow buffer of native vegetation around water bodies to: (1 point for each checked below, with a maximum of 3 points) Check all that apply (max 3 points) Reduce Erosion Reduce Runoff Deter Canada Geese

66. Is landscaping around facilities designed for energy conservation? (max 4 points) Windbreaks or buffers Shade trees along southern exposures Shade trees around paved areas Drought‑tolerant native plants

67. Where do you incorporate native plantings? (max 5 points) Administrative offices Recreational building facilities Aquatic facilities Maintenance facilities Active‑use park landscapes Golf courses

68. Does your agency post no‑idling signage in designated areas and pick‑up locations? Yes No

69. Is your agency responsive to activities by private landowners that impact your natural resources? (max 3 points) Encroachment Illegal dumping Other

70. Does your agency properly dispose of the following per MSDS? (max 5 points) Fertilizers Pesticides Excavated material Construction material Other hazardous materials

71. Does your agency distribute/have available resources to explain natural resource best management practices? Yes No

Planning & Open Space

Planning Score: 0/36

72. Has your agency acquired any of the following types of natural resource areas in the past 5 years? (max 5 points) Prairies Wetlands Rivers/streams Ponds/lakes Floodplains Greenways/corridors Woodlands Other

73. What were the reasons for acquiring these natural resource areas? (max 5 points) Preserve wildlife habitat Increase biodiversity Improve water quality Control exotic species Provide recreation access Flood control Other

74. Do you incorporate natural resource best management practices into park development planning? (max 5 points) Restoration of natural areas Re‑creation of natural areas Invasive species control Increase biodiversity or wildlife habitat Native landscaping Storm water practices Improve water quality Prescribed burning Bank stabilization Erosion control Other

75. Do you apply for grants to fund natural resource best management practices as part of park development? (max 5 points) Restoration of natural areas Re‑creation of natural areas Invasive species control Increase biodiversity or wildlife habitat Storm water practices Improve water quality Bank stabilization Erosion control Prescribed burning Other

76. Do you provide public access to natural areas through: (max 5 points) Boardwalks Trails Fishing piers Viewing platforms Canoe/kayak launches Other

77. Do you increase public awareness of natural resources through: (max 5 points) Interpretive signs Brochures Posters Program brochure Website Public events Public meetings Other

78. Do you partner with other organizations in planning efforts? Yes No

79. Do you partner with developers in planning efforts? Yes No

80. Do you maintain relationships with: (max 4 points) Government agencies Non‑profit organizations Private landowners Other

Programming

Programming Score: 0/25

81. Does your agency operate a nature center? Yes No N/A

82. Do you offer environmental education programs through the nature center? Yes No N/A

83. Does your agency offer programs about sustainable living practices? Yes No

84. Does your agency offer wildlife/habitat education programs? Yes No

85. Does your agency offer programs about native landscaping and alternative landscape options? Yes No

86. Do staff receive training on environmental topics? Yes No

87. Does your agency use "green" criteria for special events, classes, and programs? (max 5 points) Minimal packaging Recycled or recyclable content Renewable resource content Minimum post‑consumer materials Energy Star‑rated products Low VOC furnishings or paints Low toxicity cleaning products Locally produced materials Other

88. Does your agency communicate waste reduction information to: (max 5 points) Staff Program participants Vendors Special event attendees Other

89. Does your agency apply for grants to fund programming? (max 4 points) Environmental education programs Interpretive programs Nature play areas Other

90. Does your agency communicate energy conservation information to: (max 5 points) Facility rental groups Special event attendees Program participants Vendors Other

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