| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63.89 |
| Liaison | Carly Thibodeau |
| Submission Date | July 7, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Endicott College
OP-11: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
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Does the institution own or manage land that includes or is adjacent to legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance?:
No
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A brief description of any legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance on institution owned or managed land:
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None
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify endangered and vulnerable species with habitats on institution-owned or –managed land?:
Yes
None
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify environmentally sensitive areas on institution-owned or –managed land?:
Yes
None
The methodology(-ies) used to identify endangered and vulnerable species and/or environmentally sensitive areas and any ongoing assessment and monitoring mechanisms:
Meridian Engineering, a local civil engineering company, has identified wetlands throughout the campus. In order to undertake construction activities wetlands and wetland species have to be identified and protected where applicable.
None
A brief description of identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
The campus has coast line, coastal banks, wetlands, and a series of ponds.
None
A brief description of plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
We have a complete inventory of wetland resources and take steps to protect wetlands.
In addition the beach areas are maintained with organic methods. Native species have been re-introduced to the ponds on campus.
None
The website URL where information about the institution’s biodiversity policies and programs(s) is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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