Andersen Air Force Base > About Us > Protecting the Environment

The four pillars of the Air Force environmental mission are quality, conservation and planning, pollution prevention, and restoration.

The Environmental office works with all elements of the base, regulatory agencies and the community to ensure the job gets done in a sustainable manner. By working cooperatively, the Andersen team will continue to comply with environmental laws, preserve the natural environment, and accomplish its mission.

Sept. 21, 2015
Volunteers gather at Tarague Beach for Guam's 21st International Coastal Cleanup
Sept. 3, 2015
Recycling: Preserving our environment for future generations

Materials such as plastic, paper and cardboard are essential resources used on a daily basis. Recycling instead of discarding these items can reduce pollution, lower greenhouse gas emissions and preserve the environment for generations to come.The Arc Light Recycling Center on Andersen Air Force
Aug. 25, 2015
Tips on how to conserve energy around your home

It's not always easy to remember the simple things, such as cutting off a light when no one is in the room, or turning the air condition off when you leave the house.Team Andersen members must make it a priority to do the small things to conserve energy around the home.As of Aug. 1, 2015, the
July 24, 2015
36th CES initiates airfield spill response kits to help environment

The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron implemented airfield spill response kits on the flightline early July at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.The 7-foot tall boxes are white with a bat emblem on the side. The bat is the new 36th CES Environmental Flight symbol, a way to recognize the federally threatened
June 22, 2015
2014 consumer confidence report now available

Andersen Air Force Base's drinking water is safe to drink and is in compliance with all federal and local regulations. Under the Environmental Protection Agency's Consumer Confidence Reporting Rule of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the base bioenvironmental engineering office is required to
April 22, 2015
Earth Day beach cleanup unites local, base communities

Approximately 100 volunteers gathered April 18 at Tarague Beach on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to participate in a beach cleanup.The event was held in commemoration of Earth Day, an annual day where events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection."Earth Day and the
Aug. 18, 2014
Save the sea turtles! Andersen teams with local university to conserve species

Editor's note: This is the second part of a series featuring conservation programs managed by the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight.Team Andersen has partnered up with a scientific research team from the University of Guam this year to help make the base's beaches cleaner and greener
July 14, 2014
Save the fruit bats! First large-scale survey at Andersen sets baseline for threatened species

Editor's note: This is the beginning of a series featuring conservation programs managed by the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight.More than 100 volunteers gathered here July 3 for the first large-scale monitoring of the threatened Mariana fruit bat.The bats, which dwell on Guam and
June 19, 2014
2013 consumer confidence report now available

Andersen Air Force Base's drinking water is safe to drink and is in compliance with all federal and local regulations.Under the Environmental Protection Agency's Consumer Confidence Reporting Rule of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the base bioenvironmental engineering office is required to
June 16, 2014
DLA Energy Pacific breaks ground on Guam pipeline

Supporting organizations broke ground on Guam's newest pipeline at Andersen Air Force Base June 6 to formally mark the beginning of a project almost 10 years in the making.Representatives from Defense Logistics Agency Energy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas, DLA Installation Support,