| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.20 |
| Liaison | Olivia Conner-Bennett |
| Submission Date | March 2, 2020 |
Stevens Institute of Technology
OP-9: Landscape Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Frank
LoCastro AVP Facilities & Campus Operations |
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Total campus area:
22.26
Hectares
Figures required to calculate the total area of managed grounds:
| Area (double-counting is not allowed) | |
| Area managed organically, without the use of inorganic fertilizers and chemical pesticides, fungicides and herbicides | 22.26 Hectares |
| Area managed in accordance with an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that uses selected chemicals only when needed | 0 Hectares |
| Area managed using conventional, chemical-based landscape management practices | 0 Hectares |
| Total area of managed grounds | 22.26 Hectares |
If the total area of managed grounds is less than the total campus area, provide:
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Organic program
100
If reporting an organic program, provide:
If pests are identified and determined actionable, habitat modifications and sanitation efforts will be the first actions considered (Hand Pruning and/or removal). Application of Organic nontoxic oils and soaps will follow if needed as the second action considered. Action threshold will be considered before any other actions. Action threshold will reflect how many pests can be tolerated for a specific site. The presence of some pests does not in itself necessarily require action.
See attached document for additional detail and specific products.
See attached document for additional detail and specific products.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program
0
If reporting an IPM program, provide:
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A brief description of the IPM program:
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Optional Fields
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A brief description of the institution's approach to hydrology and water use:
Test and repair irrigation systems at start of each season and by draining at end of season
Set and adjust irrigation schedules as needed to minimize evaporation and overwatering Set and adjust irrigation schedules for seasonal weather conditions and site characteristics.
Monitor and maintain systems for best performance and efficiency
Monitor irrigation regularly for broken heads, leaks, runoff, and uniform distribution, and repair irrigation problems promptly
Use smart controllers and rain shut‐off sensors.
Set and adjust irrigation schedules as needed to minimize evaporation and overwatering Set and adjust irrigation schedules for seasonal weather conditions and site characteristics.
Monitor and maintain systems for best performance and efficiency
Monitor irrigation regularly for broken heads, leaks, runoff, and uniform distribution, and repair irrigation problems promptly
Use smart controllers and rain shut‐off sensors.
A brief description of the institution's approach to landscape materials management and waste minimization:
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A brief description of the institution's approach to energy-efficient landscape design:
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A brief description of other sustainable landscape management practices employed by the institution:
All landscaping equipment (leaf blower, weed whacker, etc) has been switched from gasoline-powered to electric.
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable landscape management program is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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