Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 53.98
Liaison Alan Torvie
Submission Date Aug. 12, 2011
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Rio Salado College
Tier2-4: Xeriscaping

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Alan Torvie
Architectural Project Manager
Administrative Services
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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:
Plant material compatible with the desert southwest climate is used in all new construction. This includes desert trees such as Mesquite, Palo Verde, Palo Brea, and Ironwood, and shrubs such as sage, aloes, agaves, and cactus.

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The website URL where information about the program or practice is available:
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