Citizens Commission on the Environment

FULTON COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE ENVIRONMENT (FCCCE)

The FCCCE is a citizen environmental advisory group appointed by the Board of Commissioners. The purpose of the FCCCE is to investigate environmental concerns; to make recommendations to the Fulton County Board of Commissioners on environmental policies; and to increase public awareness, understanding and involvement concerning environmental issues.

One of the ways in which we engage the Fulton County Environmental Community is to present annual awards to those individuals, organizations and companies that have excelled at improving the environment within Fulton County.

ABOUT THE FCCCE AWARDS

The FCCCE seeks nominations each year typically during the summer of projects, programs, community organizations and individuals in Fulton County that advocate and exemplify environmentally-sound practices to be recognized at its annual Environmental Awards Program. Selection Guidelines are not requirements and are intended only to offer guidance in identifying potential award recipients. 

Environmental Advocates
• One who encourages citizens and the business community to ensure that their activities and operations are environmentally responsible
• One who displays personal leadership for environmental responsiveness
• One who has addressed environmental issues and participated in the resolution of those issues for the general good of all citizens of the County

Exemplary Project Developments
• Project that has demonstrated outstanding compliance with all applicable environmental regulations
• Project that donates greenspace; performs onsite/offsite environmental mitigation; or incorporates greenspace and/or preservation of natural environment in an exemplary manner
• Project that uses natural resources responsibly by conserving resources and protecting wildlife habitats

Exceptional Environmental Programs
• Local environmental projects such as neighborhood recycling, abandoned lot cleanups, community gardens and watershed restoration projects
• Initiatives that focus on environmental awareness and pollution prevention
• Environmental education programs with a broad audience and significant scope
• Programs that encourage government and developers to involve communities whose environment may be impacted by proposed development activities
• Groups making notable contributions in conserving natural resources, protecting and enhancing our environment and building public/private partnerships which     support the environment