WELCOME
In the fall of 2007, former Chancellor
Linda Bunnell created the Sustainability Task Force
to meet the requirements of the Presidents’ Climate
Commitment and create a comprehensive report which
identifies areas of strength and challenges. The
Sustainability Task Force will present their recommendations
in the fall of 2009. These
recommendations will serve as a guide for the campus to
follow in order to meet our goal of becoming a carbon
neutral campus.
Additionally, UWSP has demonstrated its commitment to
sustainability through many avenues:
- Completed a Greenhouse Gas Inventory to help
understand the campus carbon footprint.
- Joined with regional organizations to promote ride
share options.
- The UWSP residence halls currently operate at 53%
green energy through the NatureWise program.
- Co-hosted the Climate Change Summit - Wisconsin
Communities Take Action with the Office of the Lt.
Governor.
- UWSP will build a new residence hall which will meet
(or exceed) LEED Silver standards.
- The LRC’s green roof contains five different types
of plants that effectively absorb up to one inch of
rainwater.
We welcome your comments, suggestions, and input as we
move forward with our commitment to sustainability. Please
feel free to contact members of the Sustainability Task
Force or attend one of their upcoming meetings to learn more
about what you can do to help.
