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Thank you for taking a few moments to respond to the following questions. Please send your response to Tim Kautza, NCRLC, 4625 Beaver Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310; (FAX) 515.270.9447, tim@ncrlc.com. Please feel free to send along additional, already-developed supportive information if you so wish. Thank you for this special consideration.
Tim Kautza
Science and Environmental Education Specialist
National Catholic Rural LIfe Conference
When planning renovations or new construction in your community …
#1. Do you consider water use efficiency (i.e. water efficient landscaping, stormwater design, innovative wastewater technology, water use reduction)?
[ ] Yes [ ] No If so, please state briefly what you did or submit related documentation.
#2. Do you consider energy use efficiency (i.e. technology to optimize energy performance, on-site renewable energy, reduce energy use)? [ ] Yes [ ] No If so, please state briefly what you did or submit related documentation.
#3. Do you consider content of material (i.e. recycled, reused, regionally sourced, renewable, certified wood) ? [ ] Yes [ ] No If so, please state briefly what you did or submit related documentation.
#4. Do you consider indoor environmental quality (i.e. acoustical performance, increased ventilation, low-emitting materials, daylight and views, thermal comfort, mold prevention)? [ ] Yes [ ] No If so, please state briefly what you did or submit related documentation.
On an ongoing basis in your community …
#5. Do you utilize the operation and structure of the building(s) and grounds for retreats, experiential learning, wildlife habitat, food production, and discovery? [ ] Yes [ ] No If so, please give some examples of how this is done or submit related documentation.
#6. Do you have a special group (stewardship, care of creation, land use, sustainability) of people (community members, staff, neighbors, etc.) that regularly advises the administration on or monitors environmental, human health, stewardship and related issues affecting the community and affected by the community? Do you have a land management or stewardship policy? [ ] Yes [ ] No If so, please describe the make-up and mission of the group(s) or submit related documentation.
#7. Do you help community members make the connection between the operation of the facility, climate change, and Catholic social teaching? [ ] Yes [ ] No If so, please give some examples of how this is done or submit related documentation.
#8. Do you help the civic community and local parish make the connection between the operation of the facility, climate change, and Catholic social teaching? [ ] Yes [ ] No If so, please give some examples of how this is done or submit related documentation.
#9. Do you reduce waste by using recycled products, products that do not have packaging or that use recyclable packages, and/or by recycling materials that can be recycled including electronics and using ? [ ] Yes [ ] No If so, please give some examples of what you do.
#10. Do you buy local, seasonal foods; grow your own food, compost food waste, use only tap water and minimize the use of disposables in food preparation and service? [ ] Yes [ ] No If so, please provide additional information.
#11. Do you reduce transportation-related emissions by replacing retired fleet vehicles with fuel-efficient, hybrid or alternate fuel vehicles; encouraging community members to use mass transit, carpooling, telecommuting; and/or choosing local suppliers and contractors who are energy efficient? [ ] Yes [ ] No If so, please specify what you do or submit related documentation.
Please add additional information describing how your community is helping to mitigate global climate change through its operations and educational activities.
Please indicate the name of your community and your contact information for an individual whom interested communities could contact for additional information.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.
Tim Kautza
Science and Environmental Education Specialist
National Catholic Rural Life Conference
515.270-2634 ext. 12
(FAX) 515.270.9447
tim@ncrlc.com
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