E N L I B R A Building Livable Communities with Environmental Stewardship

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E N L I B R ABuilding Livable Communitieswith
Environmental Stewardship
John Njord, Executive Director, Utah DOT
AASHTO SCOE/SCOD Meeting
June 9, 2004
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Earth first. Well mine the other planets later.
The old, typical environmental debate -- strong
emotion, polarization to the extremes.
Save the Earth. Kill yourself.
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E N L I B R A

• En To move forward
• Libra Balance

A new symbol for a shared approach to successful
environmental and natural resource management.
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What is Enlibra?

• An approach consistent with CSS

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What is Enlibra?

• Recognition of environmental complexities
• Empowerment to do the right thing
• Adds carrots to the stick of regulation
• Progress based on citizen participation and
  commitment
• OUTCOME Based validates process

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Enlibra does not.

• Reject federal or state environmental law
• Reject legal rights
• Reject court access and outcomes
• End conflict but conflict can lead to
  collaboration and cooperation

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The Enlibra Principles

• Reward Results, Not Programs
• National Standards, Neighborhood Solutions
• Solutions Transcend Political Boundaries
• Collaboration, Not Polarization
• Science for Facts, Process for Priorities
• Recognition of Benefits and Costs
• Markets Before Mandates
• Change a Heart, Change a Nation

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Reward Results, Not Programs

• Move to a performance-based,not process-based,
  system
• Look for opportunities to reward superior
  environmental performance

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Do we focus on process rewards or . . .
It doesnt work but it sure is impressive!
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Results University Parkway Interchange
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National Standards,Neighborhood Solutions

• Assign responsibilities at the right level
• Empower those who meet or exceed standardsand
  goals through local or regional plans.

Alta Bridge Replacement
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Solutions TranscendPolitical Boundaries

• Use appropriate geographic boundariesto resolve
  problems

Mountain View Corridor
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Collaboration, Not Polarization

• Use collaborative processes to break down
  barriers and find solutions

US-189, Provo Canyon Transportation Decision
Making
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Collaboration, Not Polarization

• Assess Convene Discuss - Implement

3500 South Corridor Project
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Science for Facts,Process for Priorities

• Separate subjective choices fromobjective data
  gathering
• Search for agreement on underlying facts and
  uncertainties of an issue to help frame the
  problem to be addressed

Wetland Banking Collaboration
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Recognition of Benefits and Costs

• Make sure decisions are fully informed

6200 South Landfill Before and After
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Markets Before Mandates

• Pursue economic incentives where appropriate
• Harness market forces to help solve environmental
  problems

Zion National Park Springdale Shuttle System
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Change a Heart, Change a Nation

• Environmental education and understandingare
  crucial

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Change a Heart, Change a Nation
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Resources - Enlibra Toolkit

• Enlibra principles and howthey apply
• National and local case studies
• Tools, advice, illustrations, techniques and tips
• Sources of data, maps, laws regulations and
  agreements
• www.oquirrhinstitute.org

www.utah.gov/governor/enlibra.html www.westgov.org
/wga/initiatives/enlibra
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Conclusion

• Collaboration and problem solving can be
  difficult and humbling but an ultimately
  rewarding experience.

Make Enlibra Work for You!