| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.95 |
| Liaison | Mari Acob-Nash |
| Submission Date | Dec. 14, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
North Seattle College
IN-24: Innovation A
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Tim
Albertson Sustainability Coordinator Student Development Services |
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Removal of an invasive species: Knotweed
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
This specific project seeks to eradicate a very invasive plant species, knotweed, from the campus property. Specifically, North's wetlands serve as the headwater for the Thornton Creek Watershed, so North has a responsibility for what happens downstream. A community partnership has been established with the non-profit, Adopt-A-Stream Foundation (AASF), via a Department of Ecology (DoE) grant. The Environmental Science program first had students map knotweed locations, and the DOE determined which areas specifically impacted the water way. A ten year memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed for both partners to monitor the eradication of the invasive over time. Students will obtain credit &/or volunteer in this campus as a living lab (CALL) project by planting native species and mapping future growth. This project extends beyond a CALL (AC8), and engaging a community partnership (EN10), as it takes on the great responsibility of assessing the impact that the campus wetland has on surrounding ecosystems, ultimately feeding into Lake Washington.
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Curriculum
Public Engagement
Grounds
Public Engagement
Grounds
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