| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63.89 |
| Liaison | Carly Thibodeau |
| Submission Date | July 7, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Endicott College
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.07 / 2.00 |
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 235 Acres |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 40 Acres |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 80 Acres |
Area of managed grounds that is::
| Area | |
| Managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan | 100 Acres |
| Managed in accordance with a sustainable landscape management program that includes an IPM plan and otherwise meets the criteria outlined | 15 Acres |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | 0 Acres |
A copy of the IPM plan:
The IPM plan :
Note:
A significant part of the campus is wild, woods and undeveloped. For the purposes of this credit we have only included the developed portion of the campus.
A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
Endicott's campus is on the shore of the Atlantic ocean. About 15 acres of the campus is managed organically (not certified). Much of the campus does not have irrigation or is watered by hand only. During drought conditions we dramatically reduce watering and leave grass areas long to promote deep root growth.
Wetlands protection, wetland buffer protection and stormwater management are important considerations in all new construction.
A brief description of how the institution protects and uses existing vegetation, uses native and ecologically appropriate plants, and controls and manages invasive species:
Native species are used in all perennial plantings. Aggressive programs for controlling invasive species, particularly around wetlands, are in place.
The college has a grove of about 30 small American Chestnuts. Chestnuts used to make up 40% of the New England forest but are not ravaged by a blight. Endicott is working with the American Chestnut Society to steward the trees that remain.
A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
The campus grounds crew collects all grass, leaf, stick, and mulch trimmings. A hauling company brings this yard waste to Brick Ends Farm in Hamilton, MA to be composted. This is the same location that the food waste is composted.
A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
The campus grounds crew collects all grass, leaf, stick, and mulch trimmings. A hauling company brings this yard waste to Brick Ends Farm in Hamilton, MA to be composted. This is the same location that the food waste is composted. Some of this material is returned as needed. Not all soil is managed organically.
A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
The ponds are managed with natural methods, including hand removal of invasive weeds. Invasive plants are removed on a regular basis throughout campus, with particular focus on the ponds.
In March 2014, Endicott Grounds Manager and Environmental Coordinator released 3000 Ladybugs into the College Greenhouse to combat aphids that had taken on residence on many plants, in particular on several very old hibiscus.
Slow growth grass was pilot tested in one area of campus.
A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
Endicott is on a hill that naturally drains to the ocean. Stormwater is recharged using a system of ponds and underground detention basins. We use the pond to capture water.
Storm water is captured and treated in bioswales and rain gardens in three locations. Underground stormwater detention systems exist in three locations to capture stormwater and delay it recharge consistent with pre-construction conditions.
The newest (190 space) parking lot uses pervious pavement on the 1000 foot driveway and the parking lot.
A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
The college uses sand for ice in many locations.
On the new large parking lot, alternatives to salt are being employed.
A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
The college has a number of wetlands throughout. The wetland buffer zones and the wetlands are protected through no-disturb zones, silt fencing, coy rolls, and hay bales.
The areas along oceans are managed without herbicides or pesticides.
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:
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