| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 34.80 |
| Liaison | Alicia Hodenfield |
| Submission Date | June 27, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Sonoma State University
OP-10: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.09 / 2.00 |
Christopher
Dinno Associate Vice-President for Administration and Finance Facilities Operations and Planning |
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds::
| Area | |
| Total campus area |
269
Acres
Date Revised: Sept. 7, 2016
|
| Footprint of the institution's buildings | 24.08 Acres |
| Area of undeveloped land, excluding any protected areas | 3 Acres |
Area of managed grounds that is::
| Area | |
| Managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan |
0
Acres
Date Revised: Sept. 7, 2016
Date Revised: Sept. 11, 2016
|
| Managed in accordance with a sustainable landscape management program that includes an IPM plan and otherwise meets the criteria outlined |
175.22
Acres
Date Revised: Sept. 7, 2016
|
| Managed organically, third party certified and/or protected |
0.50
Acres
Date Revised: Sept. 7, 2016
|
A copy of the IPM plan:
The IPM plan :
Integrated pest management (IPM) is an ecosystem-based strategy that focuses on long-term prevention of pests or their damage through a combination of techniques such as biological control, habitat manipulation, modification of cultural practices, and use of resistant varieties. Pesticides are used only after monitoring indicates they are needed according to established guidelines, and treatments are made with the goal of removing only the target organism. Pest control materials are selected and applied in a manner that minimizes risks to human health, beneficial and non-target organisms, and the environment.
A brief summary of the institution’s approach to sustainable landscape management:
Where possible, the Landscape Department suggests to architects the use of drought tolerant, native and plant species acclimated to our environment.
A brief description of how the institution protects and uses existing vegetation, uses native and ecologically appropriate plants, and controls and manages invasive species:
The Landscape department suggests the plant species which are acclimated to our growing environment and will thrive in the proposed locations. The plant suggestion/changes to the blueprints take in account the sun/shade in these zones and the existing irrigation.
A brief description of the institution’s landscape materials management and waste minimization policies and practices:
The department uses recycled products where applicable and available. Grass recycling, organic and low toxicity used on landscape plants.
A brief description of the institution’s organic soils management practices:
The soil and mulch products used are from recycled materials. Many of the products, chemicals for pest control, and fertilizers are organically based.
A brief description of the institution’s use of environmentally preferable materials in landscaping and grounds management:
Most all of the materials used are recycled products, minimal effects on the environment and follow the IPM philosophy. Natural products such soaps for insect controls, mineral oils for viruses, diseases and insects, iron phosphate fertilizer for snail control and borax (mined in the southwest as a laundry soap, we use for ant control, as well as glass cleaner type products.
A brief description of how the institution restores and/or maintains the integrity of the natural hydrology of the campus:
The irrigation systems installed on many portions of the landscape are assisted in controls with a RainBird Maxicom Central control system. This system includes flow monitors, sensors and tracks the ET rate and shuts off mainline valve in the event of breaks or stuck valves. With the one visible Copeland Creek and two underground aquifers, most of the drainage percolates into recharging these aquifers. The storm water detention ponds and the two lakes capture large runoff from the hard surfaces and pumping from utilities shafts. These allow the sediment to settle out, prior to proceeding to the creek and subsequently the Laguna de Santa Rosa. The wash rack area has a triple stage system to capture oil and grease prior to the discharge to the creek.
A brief description of how the institution reduces the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal (if applicable):
N/A
A brief description of any certified and/or protected areas:
The vernal pool is located in the west section of the Green Music Center complex, west from the north parking lots L,M,N & O.
The Native Garden has demonstration areas for wetlands, swamps, vernal pools, butterfly gardens, riparian habitats and other zones, such as Red fir, redwood, North Coast coniferous, Closed cone pine, mixed evergreen, Douglas fir, oak woodland and yellow pine forest areas. Also demonstrates Chaparral and Serpentine plantings.
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:
Samuel Youney and Christopher Dinno
Samuel Youney and Christopher Dinno
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