| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.33 |
| Liaison | John Gardner |
| Submission Date | Aug. 1, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
OP-T2-47: Xeriscaping
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
John
Gardner Sustainability Planning & Policy Analyst Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
A brief description of the program or practice:
UW-Milwaukee employs native and prairie plant species adapted to our climate zone throughout campus. The main Kenwood campus does not have an irrigation system and is watered on an as-needed basis, thereby heightening the need for drought-resistant plants. In addition, the Spiral Garden adjacent to the Heat Plant employs native plantings within bioswales to reduce stormwater runoff from impervious areas.
The website URL where information about the program or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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