| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.34 |
| Liaison | Barry Schwalbe |
| Submission Date | Dec. 22, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Richland Community College
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.50 / 2.00 |
Greg
Florian Vice President Finance & Administration |
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area | 155 Acres |
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 7 Acres |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 5 Acres |
Area of managed grounds that is::
| Area | |
| Managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan | 0 Acres |
| Managed in accordance with a sustainable landscape management program that includes an IPM plan and otherwise meets the criteria outlined | 143 Acres |
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected | 0 Acres |
A copy of the IPM plan:
The IPM plan :
A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
Richland landscape management includes the following priorities:
• Use environmentally friendly pest management
• Protect new and existing vegetation using native and ecologically appropriate plants, and controlling and managing invasive species
• Use soil management practices that limits the use of inorganic fertilizers and chemicals
• Utilize reused, recycled, and locally produced landscape materials when possible
• Maintain natural hydrology by monitoring water infiltration and on-site water management
• Compost and/or mulch waste from grounds-keeping activities
• Use snow and ice removal strategies to reduce environmental impacts of chemicals/treating agents
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 Plants - Richland landscapes with native species including prairie grass, flowers, and trees that are native to Central Illinois.
A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
Mulching/Compost - Richland uses a mulching mower to mow the campus grounds. All trimmings and tree limbs are put in a compost bin located on campus grounds.
A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
Xeriscaping - Native grasses are drought tolerant and native species are used where possible for xeriscaping.
A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
Richland utilizes reused, recycled, and locally produced landscape materials when possible
A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
Richland maintains natural hydrology by monitoring water infiltration and on-site water management
A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
Richland uses sand via a sprayer on all parking lots and roadways on campus during snow/ice events. "Winter Blue" Ice Melt (visible ice melt) is used only on sidewalks and entryways for safety purposes
A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
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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