Environmental Management
Program Areas
Air Operating PermitsEnsuring campus air quality through emissions oversight.
In compliance with the Clean Air Act, Texas A&M maintains various air operating permits for campus infrastructure, including boilers, emergency generators, and research equipment. Our team tracks emissions, submits regulatory reports, and renews permits to ensure that campus growth does not compromise air quality.
Chemical WasteManaging hazardous waste disposal compliantly and safely.
This program area collects, processes, and disposes of hazardous waste from laboratories, shops, and facilities across campus. We use advanced tracking software (CampusOptics) and follow stringent safety protocols to prevent pollution at the source while managing waste cost-effectively.
Environmental Management SystemsDriving continuous improvement through a systematic framework for performance and compliance.
Our Environmental Management Systems are designed to improve our environmental performance and ensure regulatory compliance by looking beyond basic legal requirements and focusing on our broader footprint—including energy use, carbon emissions, and sustainable purchasing.
Reporting an Environmental ConcernEmpowering Aggies to report environmental issues.
Maintaining a safe, healthy campus requires shared responsibility. We offer a confidential, streamlined reporting process for students, faculty, staff, and visitors who notice any illicit discharges, improper chemical disposal, or other environmental hazards.
Spill Prevention and ResponseMinimizing environmental impact via swift, proactive response.
Our Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan ensures robust infrastructure and training to prevent oil and chemical spills at the university. In the event of an accidental release, we're equipped to coordinate and provide technical support to swiftly contain spills.
Stormwater ManagementSafeguarding water systems from campus runoff.
Our Stormwater Management Program targets three key regulatory areas in Texas: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), industrial activities, and construction runoff. Through our Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP), we implement Best Management Practices to prevent illicit discharges and protect aquatic life.
Leadership Team
Behind the scenes, these initiatives are led by a group of proactive, experienced, and committed professionals dedicated to the university’s mission and working across departments to provide training, consultation, and emergency response services that uphold the highest standards of environmental safety.
Did You Know?
Texas A&M University has an advisory committee responsible for developing environmental policies and recommending improvements in pollution prevention, green procurement, and waste diversion. That's the Sustainability and Environmental Management Committee (SEMC).
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