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AUTHORIZE THE
GENERAL MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY'S (EPA) WATERSENSE
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Meeting Date: |
May
7, 2010 |
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Yes |
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From: |
Darby Fuerst, |
Program/ |
Water
Conservation |
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General Manager |
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Prepared By: |
Stephanie Pintar |
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General Counsel Review: N/A |
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Committee Recommendation:
The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on May 7, 2010 and
recommended _____________. |
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CEQA Compliance: N/A |
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SUMMARY: Staff is seeking authorization to become a promotional partner in the
EPA’s WaterSense program. A copy of the
WaterSense partnership agreement is attached as Exhibit 1-A.
Additional information can be found on the program’s website at http://www.epa.gov/watersense/index.html. There are presently 197 local, state and
federal government partners in the program.
The WaterSense program is essentially the Energy
Star program for water. It is a national program that offers people a
simple way to make product choices that use less water and perform as well or
better than your existing products. WaterSense
makes it easy to find and select water-efficient
products with a label backed by independent testing
and certification. WaterSense also recognizes some professional service programs that
meet WaterSense specifications by incorporating a strong water efficiency
component. Partners display the
WaterSense symbol as recognition of their support for the program.
As partners in the WaterSense Program,
MPWMD would agree to the following responsibilities:
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Educate consumers, residents, businesses, and institutions on
the value of water efficiency, the importance of saving water, and the meaning
of the WaterSense label. Where feasible, undertake activities and events to
achieve mutual WaterSense goals.
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As appropriate, encourage eligible constituents, members, or
affiliates to participate as partners in the EPA WaterSense program.
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On an annual basis, provide data to EPA on promotional
activities, incentive programs, and water use to assist in determining the
impact of the program in promoting labeled products.
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Feature the WaterSense promotional label and partner logo on Web
site and in other promotional materials.
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Adhere to WaterSense program mark guidelines and ensure that
authorized representatives, such as advertising agencies, distributors, and
subcontractors, also comply. Help EPA maintain program integrity by alerting
EPA to possible misuse(s) of the WaterSense program marks.
6.
Grant
the EPA WaterSense program permission to include partner’s name on a list of
participating partners on the WaterSense Web site, program materials, and
announcements.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Administrative Committee support a partnership with the EPA’s Water Sense Program.
IMPACT
TO STAFF/RESOURCES: None.
EXHIBITS
1-A WaterSense Partnership Agreement
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