Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 55.69
Liaison Derek Nichols
Submission Date Nov. 20, 2012
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University at Buffalo
OP-T2-47: Xeriscaping

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Lou Schmitt
Director
Facilities Operations
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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:
UB promotes the use of drought tolerant plantings for new and upgraded landscaping projects, particularly in rain gardens which have become more prevalent on campus in recent years. Contractors are encouraged to develop plans using such plantings in order to reduce the need for irrigation. UB does relatively little artificial irrigation on campus.

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