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Sustainable Environment Commission outlines water conservation, e‑waste handling and energy goals
Summary
Steve McGahn, chair of Moscow’s Sustainable Environment Commission, briefed the council on the commission’s annual activities including updates to the city’s water conservation plan, e‑waste handling practices, reduced pesticide use policies, and upcoming community events on electrification and energy efficiency.
Steve McGahn, chair of the Sustainable Environment Commission, presented the commission’s annual report to the Moscow City Council on Aug. 18, summarizing a year of work on water conservation, waste management, pesticides, energy and community engagement.
McGahn described updates to the City of Moscow’s water conservation plan (last fully updated in 2015–16). Key elements under continued development include device-rebate programs (low-flow showerheads and irrigation nozzles), toilet and irrigation rebates, recommendations for new construction, and site-specific commercial rebate programs. The commission emphasized irrigation audits to reduce outdoor waste as summers lengthen and dry…
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