Reference Guide - Indian River County

Q - School Board
Lead by Example
Credit 1: Reduce green house gas.
ACTIVITY:
a) Utilize alternative fuel for school busses. (2 points)
APPROACH:
School bus fleet operates on an alternative fuel such as CNG or biodiesel.
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:
Submit details of fuel type used, source of fuel, refueling stations, and appropriate training of
mechanics.
BENEFIT:
Alternative fuels generate significantly less gas and particulate emissions than diesel.
RESOURCES:
Florida Green Local Government Standard Fleet Management and Vehicle Maintenance Module
Credit 2: Preserve / enhance habitat
ACTIVITY:
a) School grounds certified by environmental program. (1-5 points)
APPROACH:
Seek certification of individual school grounds by state or national programs such as those
offered from Audubon International, Florida Yards & Neighborhoods, National Wildlife
Federation, etc. Receive one point for each 20% of school grounds certified.
SUGGESTED DOCUMENTATION:
Submit certification or application for certification materials.
BENEFIT:
Organized programs provide well defined goals, strategies to achieve those goals, and offer an
incentive to follow through with the entire program.
RESOURCES:
Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program
http://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/fyn/
Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary Program
http://www.auduboninternational.org/programs/acss/index.htm
National Wildlife Federation Schoolyard Habitats
http://www.nwf.org/schoolyardhabitats/index.cfm
Florida Green Local Government Standard Environmental Landscaping Module
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