It is said the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, but Peterson Air Force Base is being recognized for having less grass and more rocks, among other environmentally sound practices.
The base is one of only 160 organizations in the state to be honored by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment for outstanding environmental achievements at the 16th Environmental Leadership Awards on Oct. 16 at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum in Denver. The awards are given by the department in partnership with the Pollution Prevention Advisory Board and the Colorado Environmental Partnership.
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