Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 40.43
Liaison David Pianko
Submission Date Feb. 11, 2014
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STARS v1.2

Yeshiva University
OP-T2-47: Xeriscaping

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Fernando Quiles
Manager
Auxilary Services
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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:

The institution uses xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants. We use a few Xeriscaping planting ideas to keep the campus green with little or no maintenance required. Drought tolerant plants include Juniper plant beds, English Ivy plant beds, ornamental grasses and shrubs.

We have several areas through out the college without irrigation:
1. Rheinlander
2. Kennedy Building
3. Van Etten Building
4. Russo Building
5. Golden ramp & Josephine stairs


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