| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
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| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Kathleen Hilimire |
| Submission Date | Feb. 21, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Fort Lewis College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The Fort Lewis College Sustainability website contains an overview of sustainability at Fort Lewis College, including an inventory of sustainability projects and initiatives, information about governance, and a resource of courses and research with sustainability components.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center publishes a bi-weekly electronic newsletter, the EC Digest, which contains information about Environmental Center events and initiatives, highlights on student sustainability experiences and learning, features of the Environmental Center's Environmental Library, and a link to community sustainability events.
None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The Fort Lewis College Environmental Center manages a Facebook Page, Blog, Instagram account, and photostream that all highlight the Environmental Center's sustainability efforts both on campus and in our community
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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Student Research Publication
Yes
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The Fort Lewis College Library maintains a webpage that contains an archive of student research related to sustainability on campus
None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
All LEED buildings have signage that indicate their 'green' features and direct building users towards ways to participate in helping to promote sustainability on campus.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
In 2015, the Fort Lewis College Environmental Center and Sodexo received a grant to create educational signage and labeling materials to 1) showcase that FLC is a Real Food Challenge signatory, 2) help diners understand the value behind the Real Food Challenge movement and 3) provide diners with the ability to identify and selectively choose 'real' foods. To this end, we have permanent signage installed in all campus dining locations, a 30x40' art installation in the college dining hall, published 'menus' of real foods, digital signage of 'real' foods, food labeling, as well as, an informational website.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
The 'native' landscapes located outside of the Student Union and the Native Plants Garden located behind Berndt Hall have signage explaining why these zones look 'wild' and how they benefit pollinators and conserve water.
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
The Fort Lewis College Student Life webpage contains information about the Durango Transit system, for which staff receive discounted passes and students receive free passes. Bus route and bIke maps are always available at the Student Information Desk in the Student Union, as well as in the Environmental Center.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
No
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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Green Living Guide
No
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials
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A brief description of these materials or publications:
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The website URL for these materials or publications:
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