| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.10 |
| Liaison | Ciara Tennis |
| Submission Date | Jan. 11, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Eastern Connecticut State University
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.98 / 2.00 |
Renee
Theroux-Keech Interim Director Office of Facilities Management & Planning |
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 183.05 Acres |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 55.47 Acres |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 64.95 Acres |
Area of managed grounds that is::
| Area | |
| Managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan | 61.52 Acres |
| Managed in accordance with a sustainable landscape management program that includes an IPM plan and otherwise meets the criteria outlined | 0 Acres |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | 0 Acres |
A copy of the IPM plan:
The IPM plan :
Yes the IPM plan is integrated into our contract with an external vendor.
A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
Eastern's landscape is designed to enhance native plants which require less energy intensive practices, limiting the amount of irrigated landscape, low to no-use of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, and incorporated storm water management practices throughout.
From adding vegetative surfaces into parking areas, to added vegetation on steep slopes, there are few places on campus that experience flooding. The Science Building also has a meadow that reduces run-off on the west side.
Throughout campus there is reduced light pollution from external lighting as the light is focused down toward the ground where it is needed.
A brief description of how the institution protects and uses existing vegetation, uses native and ecologically appropriate plants, and controls and manages invasive species:
Eastern Connecticut State University's Design Guidelines includes a preference for native non-invasive plants.
A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
Grass is mown three times per week during the growing season, so grass clippings do not need to be removed. At the athletic field, grass clippings are moved to a designated organics waste pile which stays on campus.
A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
Bi-annually fertilizer is applied to athletic field only. The rest of the campus does not use fertilizer to enhance nutrient cycling.
A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
Eastern composts grass clippings and leaves to add the organic material back into the soil. 60% of landscape waste is mulched or composted on site, and 40% is mulched or composted off site.
A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
In front of Eastern's Science Building there is a bioswale which includes native vegetation, pervious pavement and rainwater collection system of troughs. At one of the lower points on campus during rain events, storm water run's off toward the Science Building and is slowed down by planted vegetation on steep slopes, pervious pavement and bioswale collection.
A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
Eastern has stopped the use of salt and now uses more environmentally friendly ice melt products. Excess snow is also taken off site and allowed to melt meaning the impact on campus are greatly reduced.
A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
Is the institution recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Campus USA program (if applicable)?:
The website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable landscape management programs and practices is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
This credit was completed with information from Eastern's planning guide, Shellena Pitterson and verified by Renee Theroux-Keech.
This credit was calculated using the following numbers: total area of managed grounds = 181.94 - (55.47) - (64.95) = 61.52 acres. The sum of the figures reported will not exceed 61.52.
Areas of undeveloped land calculated using carbin sequestration data collection for 2014 GHG calculator submitted in January 2015 which state the following:
* Arboretum deciduous forest 15.2 acres, forested wetland 3.8 acres = 19 acres. * Mansfield complex deciduous forest 27.67 acres, forested wetland 18.28 acres = 45.95 acres. Total undeveloped = 64.95 acres (input by Laura Miller).
This credit was completed with information from Eastern's planning guide, Shellena Pitterson and verified by Renee Theroux-Keech.
This credit was calculated using the following numbers: total area of managed grounds = 181.94 - (55.47) - (64.95) = 61.52 acres. The sum of the figures reported will not exceed 61.52.
Areas of undeveloped land calculated using carbin sequestration data collection for 2014 GHG calculator submitted in January 2015 which state the following:
* Arboretum deciduous forest 15.2 acres, forested wetland 3.8 acres = 19 acres. * Mansfield complex deciduous forest 27.67 acres, forested wetland 18.28 acres = 45.95 acres. Total undeveloped = 64.95 acres (input by Laura Miller).
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