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NH Department of Environmental Services

About DES

Mission, Guiding Principles, Goals & Policies

Guiding Principles

The Department of Environmental Services will carry out its mission in partnership with the public, businesses, government, environmental community, and many other organizations by:
  • Promoting mutual respect and effective, straightforward communications, within and outside of the agency.
  • Providing timely and consistent responses to all customers.
  • Encouraging meaningful opportunities for public participation in meeting its responsibilities.
  • Integrating environmental quality, public health and safety, and economic vitality, and considering the concerns and aspirations of all citizens, while pursuing its responsibilities under the law.
  • Striving for high levels of effectiveness in all operations based on a commitment to continuous improvement and an openness to innovative approaches.
  • Facilitating scientifically and technically sound, cost effective, and environmentally appropriate solutions.
  • Leading the state government's environmental and sustainability initiatives.
  • Considering the long-term, cumulative, and cross-media effects of its policies, programs, and decisions.
  • Fostering environmental awareness and stewardship through education, outreach, and assistance.
  • Affording fair and equitable treatment of all New Hampshire citizens in the implementation of federal and state environmental laws, rules, programs, and policies, and in the management of the agency.
  • Maintaining a work environment that attracts and retains the most dedicated and talented staff.
  • Minimizing environmental and human health risks to the greatest extent possible, especially for our most vulnerable populations.
NHDES...
* Mission
* GuidingPrinciples
* Department Goals
 
Policy Documents
* Compliance Assurance Response Policy
* Environmental Equity Policy
* Nondiscrimination Notice
* Policy on Professional Services
* Public Participation Policy

Updated: January 21, 2003
 
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