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Our Mission:  The mission of the Palm Springs Institute for Environmental Sustainability is to improve the quality of life in the Coachella Valley through research, education, and advocacy on issues pertaining to environmental sustainability.
 
OUR VISION:  The Palm Springs Institute for Environmental Sustainability will be the premier community partnership for providing research data, consumer information, and practical recommendations regarding quality of life through environmental sustainability in the Coachella Valley.

Core Values:  Accountability; Balance; Commitment; Diversity; Inclusion; Integrity; Service; & Stewardship. Accountability; Balance; Commitment; Diversity; Inclusion; Integrity; Service; & Stewardship.
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Our First year Goals:

  • Structure IES web page.

  • Procure funding for air quality monitoring.

  • Expand on current educational outreach to public schools.

  • Prioritize environmental factors that negatively affect quality of life in Coachella Valley.

  • Present a public awareness workshop to emphasize the five major areas in the IES proposal.

  • Include more community members and/or leaders in IES planning.

  • Emphasize the effect of air quality on human health.

  • Develop a branding process for the Institute.

  • Avoid duplication and emphasize collaboration among environmental entities in CV.

  • Seek funding.

  • Emphasize public outreach.

 
 
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