| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 81.34 |
| Liaison | Mary Whitney |
| Submission Date | Nov. 26, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Chatham University
IN-25: Innovation B
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Mary
Whitney University Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The Eden Hall Campus Aquaculture lab has developed a fully integrated program surrounding the current group of rainbow trout housed in the facility. This batch of rainbow trout, which are native to the West Coast of the United States, arrived in February 2017. Data is being collected on how fish-related variables (e.g., coloration, taste, texture, size, and growth rate) are affected by environmental variables (e.g., insect-based vs. plant-based fish food, amount fed, and water source). This information will later be applied to fine tune conditions to support native Pennsylvania Brook Trout aquaculture in the Eden Hall lab. As of Spring 2018 the trout have become ready for harvest and the CRAFT program has created a course, which is open to the public, to educate on how to humanely harvest the fish. The trout are also harvested by students every Tuesday and Friday for service in the Eden Hall cafe.
Additionally, in the Fall of 2017 Masters of Sustainability Students were asked to research sustainable options for disposal of the water used in the recirculating aquaculture system. In order to maintain the health of the trout, regular partial water changes are needed once the fish reach maturity to prevent toxicity.
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Public Engagement
Food & Dining
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.