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Chino Valley parks earn SFMA environmental certification; staff outlines practices and next steps
Summary
Town parks achieved an environmental certification from the Sports Field Management Association; facilities manager Jason Wilson described the 80% passing requirement, three-year validity and practices such as stormwater management, integrated pest management and public outreach.
The Town of Chino Valley's parks department received an environmental certification from the Sports Field Management Association (SFMA), and staff summarized the steps and practices that earned the recognition.
Jason Wilson, the town's facilities and grounds manager, explained the application and review process, saying the certification required an 80% passing score across report-card categories and is valid for three years. Wilson said staff completed two report cards and addressed one category (educational outreach) with added signage and public-facing materials so park users understand the town's stewardship practices.
"This certification was developed to help document the environmental stewardship of the SFMA members and is awarded to those facilities that meet the requirements," Wilson said. He noted the review covered stormwater management, fertilizer best management practices, integrated pest management, recycling and composting initiatives and irrigation and water conservation measures.
Wilson also described practical practices at town facilities: composting and leaf redistribution to residents, donated tree branches to a local rescue, energy-conservation measures in shop areas, and use of an ET (evapotranspiration) program to guide irrigation. He said Chino Valley is one of only two municipalities in Arizona to receive the SFMA honor.
Wilson closed by inviting council and residents to review the full report in the meeting packet and encouraged questions and continuing outreach.
