Water Resources/Environmental Center Seminar

Seminar: "US Air Force Sustainability Challenges and Initiatives in the Pacific"

by

Mark Ingoglia, Chief of the Environmental Quality Branch, USAF, Hawaii

Abstract:

Executive Order 13423 Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation management, directs all federal agencies including the Air Force to achieve aggressive, measurable environmental, conservation and energy goals. With 10 major installations (similar in scale to the University of Hawaii at Manoa) and over 100 smaller installations in Hawaii, Guam, Alaska, Korea, Japan and various islands and atolls, the Air Force has many challenges as it balances sustainability with the needs of its primary mission: national defense. Sustainability goals can actually help support the mission if properly implemented. Despite an annual budget of approximately $40M, resources are tight and risks must be prioritized. Controlling the spread of brown tree snakes, reducing hazardous waste generation, conserving and restoring ecological and cultural resources, and protecting the health and safety of people on and around Air Force installations all help support the Air Force mission. Management strategies and systems used by the Pacific Air Forces(PACAF) will be reviewed. Examples of programs and initiatives will be shared with lessons learned, and an invitation to discuss and review ideas and experiences with those attending.

Event Sponsor
Water Resources Research Center, Manoa Campus

More Information
Philip Moravcik, 956-7847, morav@hawaii.edu

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