| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.69 |
| Liaison | Deborah Steinberg |
| Submission Date | Feb. 7, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Carnegie Mellon University
OP-10: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.00 / 2.00 |
Steve
Guenther University Engineer and Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management and Campus Services Facilities Management Services |
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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?:
Yes
A brief description of the legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance:
CMU is directly adjacent to the Panther Hollow Watershed, which is nested within the Four Mile Run Watershed and part of Schenley Park. Created in 1889 with land donated by heiress Mary Schenley, the park now contains 456 acres of trails, woods, and attractions. Schenley Park is a daily destination for university students and outdoor enthusiasts. The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority released City-Wide Green First Plan, a framework to address stormwater issues by using green infrastructure in areas such as Four Mile Run Watershed.
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?:
No
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify environmentally sensitive areas on institution-owned or –managed land?:
No
If yes to either of the above, provide the following:
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A brief description of identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
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A brief description of plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
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