| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.32 |
| Liaison | Eric Boles |
| Submission Date | Feb. 14, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Arkansas
OP-T2-20: Wildlife Habitat
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Jay
Huneycutt Director for planning and capitol improvements Facilities Management |
Does the institution have programs in place to protect and/or create wildlife habitat on institution-owned land?:
A brief description of the wildlife habitat program, policy, or practice:
In October 2012, the Watershed Conservation Resource Center in cooperation with the University of Arkansas and the City of Fayetteville undertook the restoration of the Mullins Creek. An urban stream restoration plan was designed and implemented to reduce streambank erosion and to demonstrate green infrastructure techniques at a highly visible site: a 1000 foot section of Mullins Branch located on the campus of the University of Arkansas. Erosion of the streambanks contributes sediment and nutrients to the waterway, potentially increasing the water treatment costs for human consumption. Mullins Creek flows to Town Branch which is a major tributary to the West Fork White River (WFWR). The WFWR eventually flows to the White River, which forms Beaver Lake, the primary drinking water source for over 400,000 people in Northwest Arkansas.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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