Permits which regulate pollutant loads are based on status of control technology, not on the ecological conditions of a waterway. Define Ecology's role in creating support and incentives for product re-design. Agency purchases support resuable, recyclable, remanufactured products. Intalco Corp. has created the Lake Terrell Wildlife Refuge on company property.
Ecology approves a proposal for a mining operation, which requires monitoring of lake in perpetuity.
Social, Economic and Environmental goals seen as separate and often unconnected. Social, economic and environmental goals are interdependent. Partner with CTED to promote economic development, which is beneficial for communities and environment. Programs and policies are often divided into media or sectors. Relies on regulations to drive environmental improvement Economic and other incentives in the system promote sustainable behavior NE States draft legislation requiring producers of products containing mercury be responsible for final disposal.