Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 51.10
Liaison Kristin Larson
Submission Date Aug. 1, 2012
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

San Diego State University
OP-T2-48: Weather-Informed Irrigation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Randy Frater
Lead Grounds Engineer
Physical Plant
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Does the institution use weather data or weather sensors to automatically adjust irrigation practices?:
Yes

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A brief description of how weather data or sensors are used:
SDSU utilizes weather station at Hepner Hall and sensors stations around campus to reduce water use for irrigation. As of 2010 irrigation on 90% of the main campus grounds is linked to a weather informed system which takes into account temperature, humidity, rainfall, and the water needs of specific vegetated areas.

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The website URL where information about the practice is available:
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