Over the course of the year, through its maintenance and operational functions it is estimated that CA emits as much as 18 million pounds of carbon dioxide into the environment. Runoff from paved parking and open space areas places sediment and certain chemicals into waterways in the watershed. Sale of products with packaging, and typical office wastes create raw products that either goes to recycling centers or to landfills.
Mowing and trimming in CA’s 3,500 acres of open space creates other impacts on the environment. Forty-two community buildings also utilize a great deal of energy and roof runoff goes to the storm sewer system or open drainage areas that eventually go to streams lakes and ponds, and then to the Chesapeake Bay.
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