Why is Fort Carson implementing Sustainability?
It is our obligation to ensure that Fort Carson Soldiers today and the Fort Carson Soldiers of the future have the land, water and air resources they need to train; a healthy environment in which to live; and the support of local communities and the American people. For those reasons, Fort Carson embraces sustainability as a partnership between our present and our future. Fort Carsons 25-Year Sustainability Goals Advance a sustainable mission and Fort Carson by adopting a SEMS and by imparting (passing on) a personal commitment and enthusiasm for sustainability. Sustain all facility and mobility systems from renewable sources, and reduce the total water purchased from outside sources by 75%. Reduce automobile dependency and provide balanced land use and transportation systems. Improve communication to foster understanding and attain a Community of One. All applicable facilities at Fort Carson will be high performance buildings that meet or surpass the Platinum Standard of SPiRiT or LEE
