Extreme Makeover - Ranger District Edition Quiz

1. The Extreme Makeover – Ranger District Edition DVD is about…

A failed attempt to apply for the REAL, nationally syndicated television show

One Ranger District’s successful reduction of their environmental footprint and operating costs

A District Ranger’s guide to interior design

It actually took over a year in the making and included a lot of head scratching between having fun!

Explanation

It actually took over a year in the making and included a lot of head scratching between having fun!

2. The Deer River Ranger District is located in what National Forest?

Chippewa NF

Superior NF

Ottawa NF

The correct answer is Chippewa NF. The Deer River Ranger District is located within the Chippewa National Forest.

Explanation

The correct answer is Chippewa NF. The Deer River Ranger District is located within the Chippewa National Forest.

3. How did the Deer River Ranger District accomplish their cost and environmental resource savings?

They had so much money laying around that they didn’t know what to do with it

Luck

Cooperative efforts and planning among district employees and supervisors

The Deer River Ranger District accomplished their cost and environmental resource savings through cooperative efforts and planning among district employees and supervisors. This suggests that they worked together as a team to come up with strategies and solutions that helped them save money and protect the environment. It implies that they were proactive and took deliberate actions to achieve these savings, rather than relying on luck or having excess funds.

Explanation

The Deer River Ranger District accomplished their cost and environmental resource savings through cooperative efforts and planning among district employees and supervisors. This suggests that they worked together as a team to come up with strategies and solutions that helped them save money and protect the environment. It implies that they were proactive and took deliberate actions to achieve these savings, rather than relying on luck or having excess funds.

4. What are the Six Environmental Footprint areas on which the Deer River Ranger District focused their efforts?

Electricity, Natural Gas Use, Renewable Energy, Renewable Resources, Riparian Habitat Protection, and Sustainable Forestry

Native Species Protection, Recreational Improvements, Timber Accounting, NEPA Analysis, Rangeland Management, and Green Building

Energy, Water, Green Purchasing, Fleet and Transportation, Waste Prevention/Recycling, and Sustainable Leadership

The Deer River Ranger District focused their efforts on six areas of environmental footprint: Energy, Water, Green Purchasing, Fleet and Transportation, Waste Prevention/Recycling, and Sustainable Leadership. These areas encompass various aspects of environmental conservation and sustainability, including reducing energy consumption, conserving water resources, promoting environmentally friendly purchasing practices, implementing sustainable transportation methods, minimizing waste generation through recycling and waste prevention, and demonstrating sustainable leadership in environmental management. By prioritizing these areas, the Deer River Ranger District aims to minimize their environmental impact and promote sustainable practices in their operations.

Explanation

The Deer River Ranger District focused their efforts on six areas of environmental footprint: Energy, Water, Green Purchasing, Fleet and Transportation, Waste Prevention/Recycling, and Sustainable Leadership. These areas encompass various aspects of environmental conservation and sustainability, including reducing energy consumption, conserving water resources, promoting environmentally friendly purchasing practices, implementing sustainable transportation methods, minimizing waste generation through recycling and waste prevention, and demonstrating sustainable leadership in environmental management. By prioritizing these areas, the Deer River Ranger District aims to minimize their environmental impact and promote sustainable practices in their operations.

5. The Extreme Makeover Team is made up of:

Private sector sustainability consultants

WO sustainability experts

Deer River and Chippewa NF employees

The Extreme Makeover Team consists of Deer River and Chippewa National Forest (NF) employees. These employees are part of the team that is responsible for the extreme makeover project. They bring their expertise and knowledge of the Deer River and Chippewa NF to the team, ensuring that the project is carried out effectively and in line with the goals and objectives of the national forest. Their inclusion in the team highlights the importance of involving local employees who have a deep understanding of the area and its sustainability needs.

Explanation

The Extreme Makeover Team consists of Deer River and Chippewa National Forest (NF) employees. These employees are part of the team that is responsible for the extreme makeover project. They bring their expertise and knowledge of the Deer River and Chippewa NF to the team, ensuring that the project is carried out effectively and in line with the goals and objectives of the national forest. Their inclusion in the team highlights the importance of involving local employees who have a deep understanding of the area and its sustainability needs.

6. The Extreme Makeover – Ranger District Edition DVD is:

A fictitious story about a group of environmentally ambitious Forest Service employees

A documentary about one Ranger District carrying out orders from the WO

The Extreme Makeover – Ranger District Edition DVD is a true story about a Ranger District making efforts to reduce their local environmental impact. The DVD also includes a couple of plot lines that are meant to be humorous and provide some entertainment.

Explanation

The Extreme Makeover – Ranger District Edition DVD is a true story about a Ranger District making efforts to reduce their local environmental impact. The DVD also includes a couple of plot lines that are meant to be humorous and provide some entertainment.

7. The staff on the Deer River RD are now:

Working as actors in Hollywood

Probably fishing

Connecting with community and continually thinking of ways to expand the ‘extremeness’ of their makeover

Collaboration with the local high school and it's green team is leading to a slew of new ideas and ways in which that the Forest Service and the community can benefit.

Explanation

Collaboration with the local high school and it's green team is leading to a slew of new ideas and ways in which that the Forest Service and the community can benefit.

8. What sort of savings do think the Deer River RD achieved in one year?

Less than $10,000

Between $10,001 and $30,000

Over $30,000

Wow...and this is for one office in one district!

Explanation

Wow...and this is for one office in one district!

9. In what footprint area did the Deer River RD save the most money?

Energy

Fleet and Transportation

Water

Watch the DVD to see the number of dollars saved...but for now, let's just say it means Ranger Joe can add to his seasonal work force.

Explanation

Watch the DVD to see the number of dollars saved...but for now, let's just say it means Ranger Joe can add to his seasonal work force.

10. In what footprint area did the Deer River RD save the most natural resources?

Energy

Fleet and Transportation

Water

Actually, the Deer River RD Office alone saved enough electricity to power 4.2 average US homes for a year.

Explanation

Actually, the Deer River RD Office alone saved enough electricity to power 4.2 average US homes for a year.