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Vision, Mission and Goals
Department of Natural Resources and Parks

VISION

Sustainable and livable communities--Clean and healthy natural environment

MISSION

Foster environmental stewardship and strengthen communities by providing regional parks, protecting the region’s water, air, land and natural habitats, and reducing, safely disposing of and creating resources from wastewater and solid waste.

GOALS

Environmental Quality
Deliver high quality environmental services that protect and restore the environment, enhance our community, and protect public health and safety.

Sustainable Resources
Create resources from waste, reduce emissions, and increase the efficiency of facilities and operations.

Productive Partnerships
Collaborate with partners throughout the region to achieve improved environmental and community outcomes.

Price of Service
Be efficient, effective and fiscally responsible to ensure ratepayer value.

VALUES

We are proud to provide public services that protect the environment and citizens. We promote personal excellence and teamwork to achieve our goals.

We value: professionalism; courtesy; trust; competence; initiative; responsiveness; openness; leadership; creativity; safety; respect; and cooperation.


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