Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 65.09
Liaison Shane Stennes
Submission Date Jan. 11, 2023

STARS v2.2

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
IN-48: Innovation B

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Carley Rice
Sustainability Coordinator
Facilities Management
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Backyard Phenology Project

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:

The Backyard Phenology project was an intersection of water and equity through community engagement through advances in research and education. This was accomplished through community engagement, interdisciplinary scholarship, and graduate training. The project was aimed at addressing the root causes of water and equity challenges. This specifically helped produce solutions for the complex and interlinked challenges of water and equality.


A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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