| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.85 |
| Liaison | Robert St.Onge |
| Submission Date | July 11, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Okanagan College
OP-T2-47: Xeriscaping
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Graham
Kershaw Manager, Property Services Campus Development & Facilities Management |
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Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
Yes
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A brief description of the program or practice:
All campuses are located within the Thompson Okanagan. This is an arid region of the South Central Interior of BC. With some areas rated as “Semi-Dessert”
As trees, shrubs and perennials on existing landscaped areas are replaced/renewed water conservation is a top priority. These plantings are all replaced with drought tolerant indigenous varieties.
All new buildings are a minimal “LEED” compliant and as such only xeriscape is considered.
Of the 41.1 acres of grounds over 29 acres is currently xeriscaped.
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