| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.29 |
| Liaison | Kathleen McCaig |
| Submission Date | Dec. 22, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Berea College
IN-3: Innovation 3
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Derrick
Singleton VP Operations and Sustainability Operations and Sustainability |
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Beginning Fall 2009, students converted the Ecological Machine wastewater treatment facility into an aquaponics system. The design of the SENS Aquaponics Facility is based on principles developed by the Aquaponics Program at the University of the Virgin Islands:
◊ Fish feces and other solids are removed before water enters the hydroponics units
◊ Plants are grown in raft hydroponics systems, which also serve as bio-filters
◊ Optimum feeding rate, 60-100 g fish feed/m2 plant area/day, prevents nutrient accumulation or deficiency
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
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