| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 26.10 |
| Liaison | Rachael Budowle |
| Submission Date | April 29, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wyoming
OP-10: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.00 / 2.00 |
Rachael
Budowle Campus Sustainability Committee Chair Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources |
Does the institution own or manage land that includes or is adjacent to legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance?:
A brief description of the legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance:
The University of Wyoming owns the following land that includes protected areas as noted below:
- Recreation Area (Fields), Use for purposes of outdoor recreation, 22nd and Armory Rd., UW Campus, Laramie, WY
- Prexy's Pasture, no structures or buildings shall be located, UW Campus, Laramie, WY
- Southwest corner of main campus, restricted to park or recreational purposes only, 9th & Ivinson, UW Campus, Laramie, WY
- Portions of the McGuire Ranch, Conservation Easement with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service where no structures can be built and protects vegetation, riparian, and wetland areas, Albany County, WY
- Red Buttes Property, Safe Harbor Agreement for the reintroduction of the Wyoming Toad, Albany County, WY
- Jacoby Golf Course, public outdoor recreational use, 30th & Willett Dr., Laramie, WY
- UW NPS Research Station in Grand Teton National Park
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify endangered and vulnerable species (including migratory species) with habitats on institution-owned or –managed land?:
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify environmentally sensitive areas on institution-owned or –managed land?:
The methodologies used to identify endangered and vulnerable species and/or environmentally sensitive areas (including most recent year assessed) and any ongoing assessment and monitoring mechanisms:
A brief description of identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
A brief description of plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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