Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 66.27
Liaison Katie Maynard
Submission Date May 9, 2012
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STARS v1.2

University of California, Santa Barbara
OP-T2-47: Xeriscaping

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Matthew O'Carroll
Refuse, Recycling, & Water Conservation Manager
Facilities Management
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Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
Yes

A brief description of the program or practice:

Architects are encouraged to utilize drought tolerant plants and native plants where appropriate. The stone swale adjacent to Girvetz Hall is lined with native and drought tolerant plants. In addition, more than 233 acres are protected and being restored to native plant communities, many which are drought tolerant.


The website URL where information about the program or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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