California Environmental Protection Agency, Year 2000 Direction

Strategic Direction

Cal/EPA’s mission, vision, core values and the eight strategic goals provide the environmental management foundation upon which our employees will be guided in achieving a sustainable state.

• Mission
• Vision
• Core Values
• Strategic Goals

Mission

To restore, protect and enhance the environment, to ensure public health, environmental quality and economic vitality. 

Vision

A California that enjoys a clean, healthy, sustainable environment that enhances the quality of life for current and future generations, and protects our diverse natural resources.

Core Values

Leadership Collaboration Accountability

Innovation Integrity Objectivity

Open access Quality Professionalism

Strategic Goals

GOAL 1 Air that is healthy to breathe, sustains and improves our ecosystems, and preserves natural and cultural resources.

GOAL 2 Rivers, lakes, estuaries and marine waters that are fishable, swimmable, sup-port healthy ecosystems and other beneficial uses.

GOAL 3 Groundwater that is safe for drinking and other beneficial uses.

GOAL 4 Communities that are free from unacceptable human health and ecological risks due to exposure from hazardous substances and other potential harmful agents.

GOAL 5 Reduce or eliminate the disproportionate impacts of pollution on low-income and minority populations.

GOAL 6 Ensure the efficient use of natural resources.

GOAL 7 Continuous improvement and application of science and technology.

GOAL 8 An efficient and effective Cal/EPA in pursuit of its mission.  

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