Base environmental strides recognized

Pfc. John Robbart III

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Camp Pendleton has been in full force when it comes to environmental awareness, and recently received recognition for its efforts.

Innovations to clean up contaminated water and reclaim pesticide filled soil have caught the eye of the Department of Defense, earning the base the Secretary of the Navy’s 2010 Environmental Restoration Team Award.

To make Camp Pendleton green takes a large number of individuals, but heading the team’s efforts were Tracy Sahagun, manager, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act division, assistant chief of staff...