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080120-M-1502P-001.jpg::n::DOG.1::n::MIRA MESA, Calif. – Ares, a 4-month-old Siberian Husky drinks water from a dog water fountain at the Mira Mesa Dog park Jan. 20. The dog park has a fenced in area for the animals to run free and socialize with other dogs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Rank and Name) (Released).::n::

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Dog parks throughout San Diego provide safe outdoor fun for dog lovers and their furry friends

20 Jan 2008 | Cpl. George J. Papastrat Marine Corps Air Station Miramar-EMS

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MIRA MESA, Calif. -- Throughout San Diego County there are more than 15 dog parks and beaches for man and his best friend to socialize and exercise with minimal risks.

 The parks vary from off-leash beaches to fenced in pens with turfed areas for the dogs to run and enjoy the San Diego sun.

 It’s important to take your dogs to the park, explained Jennifer Cooper, a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the Rancho Mesa Animal Hospital.

 Puppies often have a lot of energy, explained Cooper. By socializing the dog and taking them to the parks it helps them loose that extra energy and reduce the risk of aggression at a older age.

 “Prior to taking your dog to the park, I recommend ensuring the animal is fully vaccinated,” added Cooper.

 With multiple dog parks in the MCAS Miramar vicinity, one Marine enjoys his weekends with Mickey, his 5-month-old dog.

 “It’s great to get him out of the house,” said Lance Cpl. Matt J. Miller, an ordnance technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. “I get to meet other dog owners and ask them advice.”

 A few local dog parks include the Poway dog park, Kearny Mesa Community Park, Balboa Park and Fiesta Island.

 For more information on the local dog parks visitwww.sandiego.gov.


POLICY

The most important starting point for an EMS* is the development of an environmental policy. ISO14001 requires local governments to implement their own environmental policy. The environmental policy acts as a basis for the environmental management system.

PLANNING

ISO14001 requires that an environmental management system is planned properly. It requires the organization to consider the following carefully: Environmental Aspects; Legal and Other Aspects; Objectives and Targets; and an Environmental Management Program.

IMPLEMENTATION

The two requirements for implementation of an EMS is to define, document, and communicate roles, responsibilities and authorities, and to allocate the resources needed to implement and control the EMS.

CHECKING

The key requirement in this EMS step is to regularly monitor and measure key characteristics of activities and operations that could have a significant impact on the environment. Changes to EMS procedures may become necessary in order to deal with nonconformances with the EMS, with mitigating environmental impacts, or corrective and preventive action.

REVIEW

The management review process ensure that information is collected to enable management to carry out proper review. Top management review the need for changes to policy, objectives and targets, and ensure that a commitment to continual improvement is being demonstrated.

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