In June 2002, Management and Engineering Services was confirmed as an invited member of the Colorado Environmental Leadership Program. This program is in recognition of our acceptance into the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency National Performance Track.

In August 2002, Management and Engineering Services hosted an Environmental Management System Lead Auditor training program for attendees from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Park Service.

In May 2002, Management and Engineering Services completed its development of an integrated environmental management system protocol for Federal facilities and private companies. The program was reviewed by an independent 3rd-party and approved as compliant with ISO 14001.

The introduction of the MES-designed environmental management system into the management structure of Grand Canyon National Park was a great success. The park assigned its EMS team, identified its environmental requirements, and established its EMS boundaries in the first few days. A formal park environmental policy was completed and signed by the superintendent, and the park EMS team began using the EMS on-line tools to identify aspects and activities and related impacts. The park team prioritized one environmental aspect, developed an environmental program plan, and has already began implementation.

Watch for news on the introduction of the MES-designed environmental management system into Dinosaur National Monument. Several concessioners have approached us for possible use of the EMS as well.

Over the months of June, July, August and September, MES will have completed environmental compliance audits at all national parks in Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Montana. This brings the total audit series to over 80 national parks.

The National Park Service HazCom Train-the-Trainer Program continues to be a success. Recent evaluations indicated that over 1,000 NPS employees have been trained through the program designed and implemented by MES.