| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.96 |
| Liaison | Tracey Coronado |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Missouri State University
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.33 / 2.00 |
Doug
Neidigh Sustainability Coordinator Environmental Management |
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the municipal/local level?:
Yes
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the municipal/local level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
The Sustainability Advisory Committee lent their support to the Tree Canopy Preservation and Restoration Policy and Enhancement Goals. The Committee joined the Tree City USA Citizen Advisory Committee in offering their formal support in order to help continue the preservation work adopted by the Springfield Public Works and Springfield/Greene County Parks. To date this initiative has preserved 27 acres and restored 18 acres of canopy.
Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level?:
No
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the state/provincial/regional level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the national level?:
No
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the national level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
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Does the institution advocate for public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability at the international level?:
Yes
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability at the international level, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
The Mayors Monarch Pledge is a tri-national initiative to encourage mayors and other local government chief executives to take community-wide actions to help save the monarch butterfly. Municipalities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada have pledged their support. Missouri State is supporting Springfield’s commitment. The Student Government Association has pledged their formal support through the passage of a resolution, which will focus on community education. In addition, the university is converting two vacant lots on campus into Monarch habitats.
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A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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