SRVUSD Corporation Yard Receives 2023 Pollution Prevention Award
Cathy McSweeney  |  Oct. 13, 2023 

This esteemed award recognizes organizations demonstrating exceptional commitment and innovation in preventing water pollution and promoting environmental conservation.

During the gala, held recently in Pleasant Hill, SRVUSD staff members, Environmental Health and Safety Specialist Shawn Gruendl, and Assistant Superintendent Business Operations Dr. Stella Kemp, graciously accepted the award on behalf of SRVUSD. Their dedicated efforts and proactive initiatives were acknowledged for significantly contributing to a cleaner and healthier environment.

The Pollution Prevention Award is a testament to SRVUSD's ongoing commitment to sustainable practices and community well-being. The organization prioritizes measures to safeguard water resources and proactively works towards reducing its ecological footprint.

"We are honored to receive this prestigious award from Sustainable Contra Costa,” said SRVUSD’s Assistant Superintendent of Business Services Dr. Stella Kemp. “It validates our dedication to sustainable practices and underscores our responsibility to protect our community and environment.”

As noted in the program at the event put on in part by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, SRVUSD has maintained a “long history of complying with all environmental discharge requirements. Not only do they have an energetic disposition when it comes to completing required reports and working with Central San inspectors, but they also actively seek advice on how to prevent pollutants from entering the sewer and storm drain systems.”

The Corporation Yard continually seeks ways to enhance its sustainability initiatives, striving to create a beautiful, clean, and resilient community - a commitment fostered by Sustainable Contra Costa. This award serves as an encouragement to sustain and expand these efforts, further solidifying the SRVUSD’s commitment to a sustainable future.