Edwards Air Force Base Environmental Management

Four main areas of environmental service and support are provided through the EM offices at Edwards. They include:

Compliance: Manages air quality, water quality, hazardous substances, aboveground and underground storage tanks, and special programs (polychlorinated biphenyls, asbestos, and lead-based paint). Assists base organizations with the selection, design and installation of low emissions equipment, as well as applying for and maintaining permits. The goal of compliance is to meet and satisfy all applicable environmental laws, statutes and regulations.
Conservation: Provides environmental assessments for test programs and construction projects. Also manages the protection and preservation of natural resources and cultural and historic sites on Edwards.
Pollution Prevention: Develops processes to minimize the use of hazardous material, minimize generation of hazardous waste, reduce solid waste going to the landfill and promote reuse and recycling programs.
Restoration: Manages hazardous waste cleanup efforts on Edwards AFB. Under the cleanup effort, hazardous waste sites are identified, investigated and cleaned up with the goal of protecting human health and the environment.
Base environmental personnel from all four areas actively work with regulatory agencies and the community in a spirit of cooperation and commitment to ensure the center accomplishes its mission without harming the environment.

If you have any questions, please contact 412th Test Wing Public Affairs at (661) 277-8707.