Not to mention, WallaWalla is also moving
towardmore LEDstreet lighting, pursuit of
non-certified LEED buildings in appro-
priate renovation and new construction
projects and slowing stormwater runoff on
roadways.
“That was just an amazing thing that they
did, probably 25 or 30 years ago,” Bealey
said.
“That was an excellent thing to do. The
forefathers of my predecessors really did
some thinking about sustainability in this
town. It does seem like it’s engrained into
theDNAaroundhere.”
Meanwhile, looking ahead, he and his
colleagues will be doing just that… looking
ahead.
They are putting a lot of energy toward
comprehensive master planning – where
much has been accomplished already for
the city’s water, wastewater and stormwater
systems – as well as for a city-owned landfill.
