Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 67.26
Liaison Jillian Leach
Submission Date Nov. 19, 2013
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STARS v1.2

California State University, Chico
OP-T2-47: Xeriscaping

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Marie Patterson
Manager of Utilities & Sustainability
Facilities Management & Services
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Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
Yes

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A brief description of the program or practice:
We have an ongoing effort effort to convert grass / lawn areas into naturally landscaped areas using native plant. Recent examples of this are the conversion of grass and traditional landscaping to large native plant gardens near the new Creek-Side Courtyard and the rejuvenation of Alumni Glen. http://www.csuchico.edu/pdc/projects/uclandscape.shtml

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The website URL where information about the program or practice is available:
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