It is the policy of the Imperial Irrigation District to:

• Protect the unique natural, biological and cultural resources with the District.
  
• Integrate environmental management techniques into project planning, design, and construction to conserve natural resources and minimize toxicity and volume of wastes generated.
  
• Minimize impacts on human health and the environment through prevention, mitigation, and remediation as appropriate to address environmental impacts.
  
• Maximize resource utilization through reusing and recycling materials, purchasing recycled materials, and using recyclable materials whenever possible.
  
• Conduct operations and manage wastes in a safe, compliant and cost effective manner.
  
• Promptly identify and aggressively mitigate identified noncompliant conditions and encourage full disclosure and open discussion regarding compliance issues.
  
• Consider the input of stakeholders when weighing environmental options.
  
• Establish documented environmental objectives and milestones and update them as necessary to reflect the changing needs, missions and goals of the District.
  
• Measure environmental performance and monitor impacts on the environment and communicate the results to employees and stakeholders.
  
• Continuously improve environmental management systems through self-assessment and corrective action.
  
• Direct environmental compliance responsibilities, operational oversight and internal enforcement authority through the Environmental Compliance Supervisor and/or his/her designated staff.

IID Environmental Policy IID-Environmental-Policy.pdf