About Peaks to Prairies

In cooperation with EPA Region 8 states, Peaks to Prairies encourages adoption of pollution prevention practices by citizens, small businesses, and local governments. The Center offers access to current information and contacts, encourages collaboration and leveraging of resources between programs, and builds information systems to enhance information dissemination.

Peaks to Prairies is part of the P2RX™ national network of regional centers dedicated to improving the dissemination of pollution prevention information in the service provider community.

Current P2 Projects in Region 8

Colorado

• CDPHE's Greening Government Program
• Colorado's Greening Government Program
• Medication Take-Back Pilot Project

Montana

• MT DEQ's Hub and Spoke: Rural Recycling Information Sheet
• "Don't Flush - What to Do with Medications" flyer
• Montana Ecostar Program
• Lead by Example Sustainable Government Program
• Plastics recycling drives in Helena

North Dakota

• Green Building Committee website
• Bike to Work Weeks for North Dakota Department of Health employees - read more about Biking in North Dakota
• Pollution Prevention Program - Electronic Waste Recycling and Disposal Services Program
• Take the Stairs Campaign

South Dakota

• Hazardous Waste Program

Utah

• Best Management Practices for the Oil and Gas Industry
• Best Management Practices for Construction Sites
• Clean Utah

Wyoming

• P2 Site Visits
• Voluntary Self-Audits

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