| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.73 |
| Liaison | Sean MacInnes |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
OP-T2-48: Weather-Informed Irrigation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Anneliese
Hitcho Student Worker Office of Sustainability |
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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:
The Grounds Department has installed rain gauges on all irrigation systems to shut off sprinklers during rain. Grounds staff monitor the use of the irrigation systems and base the use of the system on the moisture content of the soil. Irrigation is not conducted during daytime hours to reduce evaporation.
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The website URL where information about the practice is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Information received from Chris Fay, former Asst. Director for Grounds, UNCG.
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