Our Commitment to Sustainability
The Carol Stream Park District is committed to being environmentally responsible and helping our community do the same.
July 16-26, 2010
Join the "Save our Streams" Challenge Learn more
Date TBA - check back for updates
Park Recycling Can Painting - 9am-11am
Armstrong Park near the Annex. We have 100 cans to paint and place in our parks! Wear old clothes! Bring old brushes or buckets if you have them. Coffee & donuts provided. If it's raining, check this page for status. Reply to begreen@csparks.org
Conservation
Recycling
Saving Energy, Water, Paper, and Fuel
Green Cleaning & Supplies
Education & Involvement
Green Buildings & Technology
Your Green Team
Mission - The Carol Stream Park District’s mission statement includes “...be responsible stewards of our community’s resources”.
Policy - The park district board policy includes an environmental policy.
Strategic Plan - Adopting green practices and developing environmental education programs is a key objective in the district’s current strategic plan.
Strategic Plan Objective B 1. "Be Green in the Stream"
a. Improve and quantify the recycling program, internal and external 2009
b. Revive the interdepartmental green Team 2009
c. Identify and work with green partners 2010
d. Develop standards for environmentally-friendly practices 2011
e. Develop green education/environmental programs 2012
