srmt prevention & outreach case study
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SRMT Prevention & Outreach Case Study. Laura J. Weber Solid Waste Project Manager St. Regis Mohawk Tribe. Presentation Summary. SRMT History Moving from Yesterday to Today Education Keys for Developing Prevention & Outreach Strategies. SRMT History of Community Disposal Practices. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Laura J. Weber
Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country
SRMT Prevention & Outreach Case Study
Laura J. WeberSolid Waste Project ManagerSt. Regis Mohawk Tribe
Laura J. Weber
Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country
Presentation Summary
SRMT History Moving from Yesterday to
Today Education Keys for Developing
Prevention & Outreach Strategies
Laura J. Weber
Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country
No solid waste program in place prior to 1995
1995 solid waste feasibility study established that: 60% of residents & 37 % of businesses used
either open dumping or burning SRMT begins executing their solid waste
management program in 1998 2009 survey showed that:
19.8% of residents & 12% of businesses used either open dumping or burning
SRMT History of Community Disposal Practices
Laura J. Weber
Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country
Moving From Yesterday to Today
Infrastructure & Polices
Objectives
Current Program
Defined by Goals
1995
Laura J. Weber
Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country
Goals – vision for where you want to go i.e. from open dumping to using a transfer station
Objectives – provide a roadmap to achieve your vision (how are you going to get there?) SMART Principle: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic,
Timeline Monitor to gain measurable results
Infrastructure & Policies – nuts and bolts that allow you to achieve your objectives Infrastructure – buildings & equipment Policies – SW management plans, regulations, business
plans, personal policies, etc Other important considerations: financial health,
community education, staff
Moving from Yesterday to Today
Laura J. Weber
Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country
Moving from Yesterday to Today
Mission: To promote
environmental protection through
the use of sound solid waste
managem
ent practices while
contributing to the economic and
social progress of the comm
unity.
Laura J. Weber
Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country
4R’s Cultural Educational Component
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Cartoon Characters – Kwis & Diio
Laura J. Weber
Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country
4 R’s Cultural Education
Purpose: Motivate people to respect themselves, the community, & environment.
Idea: Respect leads people to take ownership for the overall well-being of their community creating changes in behaviors.
4 R’s
Answer: Respect, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Laura J. Weber
Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country
Make Sure You’re Communicating Your Message
Laura J. Weber
Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country
Know your community and view them as partners in making a difference
Understand your current situation and how you got there
Set your vision for the future and use the SMART principle to develop your objectives to get you there
Remember your image – just because you work in garbage doesn’t mean you have to look, act, or talk like you do
Educate, Educate, Educate Don’t give up, enjoy the ride, and have fun
Keys for Developing a Tribal Prevention Program
Laura J. Weber
Addressing & Managing Illegal Dumps in Indian Country
Laura J. WeberSolid Waste Project
ManagerSt. Regis Mohawk Tribe
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