Overall Rating Reporter - expired
Overall Score
Liaison Patrick McKee
Submission Date April 15, 2013
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University of Connecticut
OP-T2-47: Xeriscaping

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete Reporter Richard Miller
Director
Ofice of Environmental Policy
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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:
The University selects landscaping plants so that they require no watering once they are established. This is largely a result of our mild climate, which averages about 40 inches of rain a year.

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