| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.94 |
| Liaison | John Alejandro |
| Submission Date | Oct. 13, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of San Diego
OP-10: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Michael
Catanzaro Director Office of Sustainability |
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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:
The areas along the border of campus are protected. More detailed information is available as part of the USD Master Plan Update: http://catcher.sandiego.edu/items/usd/USD-MasterPlan-120816.pdf (pages 13 and 14)
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?:
Yes
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify environmentally sensitive areas on institution-owned or –managed land?:
Yes
If yes to either of the above, provide the following:
A comprehensive environmental impact report during the Master Plan Update in 2015-2016.
A brief description of identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
The following plants have been marked as protected in the USD Master Plan Update:
Coastal California Gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica californica)
Belding's Orange-throated Whiptail (Aspidoscelis hyperythra beldingi)
California Adolphia (Adolphia californica)
San Diego Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus viridescens)
A brief description of plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
n/a
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