Category Archives: Environmental
An easy guide to bulk trash disposal at USAG Bavaria
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Bulk trash disposal is an ongoing question for many community members in the Tower and Rose Barracks areas of U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria. Here is a general breakdown of what it is and when it occurs. The Garrison semi-annually offers bulk items collections in the…
Scoop the poop: Removing pet waste enhances human, environmental health
By Christa Rolls, USAG Bavaria Environmental Division GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Residents of U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria housing areas have recently expressed concerns about pet waste being left in community green spaces. In one year, a dog can produce nearly 400 pounds of poop, which is equivalent to…
Prepare now for floods in Germany
By Tom Janis, USAG Bavaria Emergency Manager GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Severe weather in Europe is just around the corner. Its impact will cause extensive damage due to flooding, strong winds with downed trees, roof damage (flying tiles!), hail and lightning. Once again, it won’t be uncommon for…
Town halls, home visits to address housing concerns
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — In light of recent reports highlighting deficient living conditions in some privatized military housing in the U.S., leadership with 7th Army Training Command and U.S. Army Garrisons at Ansbach and Bavaria host town halls to address community concerns at Army housing. The town halls — which…
Rose Barracks Soldier receives award for environmental work
By Christa Rolls, USAG Bavaria Environmental Division GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — A 2nd Cavalry Regiment Soldier received the 2018 U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Environmental Officer of the Year award at the Community Leadership Information Forum, Feb. 12, here. Sgt. Jordan Quiernan with 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, was…
Preliminary tests at USAG Bavaria reveal no environmental hazards
by USAG Bavaria Environmental Division Staff GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Under the Final Governing Standards for Germany, recent tests performed in U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in 2018 show results are clear of lead-based paint, asbestos and lead in drinking water for family housing and unit facilities. USAG Bavaria and other U.S.…
Legionella testing to begin at USAG Bavaria
Editor’s note: This article was updated Feb. 5, 2019. GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — In order to ensure water safety, USAG Bavaria and U.S. Army garrisons across Germany will conduct a routine Legionella bacteria survey in all our communities. Final Governing Standards for Germany now require the annual monitoring…
Community members explore through “Get Into Nature!” hikes
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Some members of the United States Army Garrison Bavaria community may feel like there is nothing fun to do nearby, but lucky for them the USAG Bavaria Environmental Division offers free, monthly hikes located off post around the Grafenwoehr and Vilseck area. Elaine Freeth, an…
Go green this new year
By: Elaine Freeth, USAG Bavaria Environmental Division GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — At the year’s end, it is customary to reflect on achievements made over the past twelve months, and look forward to the new year with a fresh set of goals. Adding New Year’s Resolutions, could save money, time, and…
Engineers to break ground on new Grafenwoehr Elementary School
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — U.S. Army leadership and school officials are set to break ground Nov. 20 on the Grafenwoehr Elementary School. Department of Defense Education Activity — the agency overseeing U.S. military schools overseas — is funding the $38 million project. The new school is scheduled to…