| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 43.88 |
| Liaison | Matt Wolsfeld |
| Submission Date | Jan. 30, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Saskatchewan
OP-11: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Erin
Akins Sustainability Coordinator 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
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A brief description of any legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance on institution owned or managed land:
Created in 1979, The Meewasin Valley Authority Act is a provincial act that aims to conserve the cultural and natural resources of the South Saskatchewan River Valley in the Saskatoon region. It is the means by which the City of Saskatoon, Province of Saskatchewan, and University of Saskatchewan jointly manage the resources of the Meewasin Valley. The University owns approximately 80 acres of land within the Meewasin Valley.
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Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify endangered and vulnerable species with habitats on institution-owned or –managed land?:
Yes
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Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify environmentally sensitive areas on institution-owned or –managed land?:
Yes
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The methodology(-ies) used to identify endangered and vulnerable species and/or environmentally sensitive areas and any ongoing assessment and monitoring mechanisms:
The Meewasin Valley Authority conducts a State of the Valley assessment periodically. The last assessment was completed in 2009 and the next assessment is currently underway. The report assesses protected land, wildlife habitat, ecological integrity, source water protection, land use mix, green space, public access and more. The assessment is based on inventories and mapping, and data collected by the Meewasin Valley Authority on an annual basis.
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A brief description of identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
The American White Pelican (once on the endangered species list) is one of the largest birds on the continent weighing 7 – 10 kg and having a wing span of up to 3 metres. Other identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas at Meewasin Valley can be found at the link below. The full State of the Valley Assessment report is available here: http://meewasin.com/assets/upload/resources/state-of-the-valley-report-2008.pdf
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A brief description of plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
Since its creation, Meewasin has directed many conservation projects which have protected and enhanced the river valley, including the riverbank adjacent to the University of Saskatchewan, beginning with a major clean-up of the river valley. This was closely followed by the development of the Meewasin Valley Trail which extends for 40 km along the east and west banks of the river. Former rubble sites have been transformed into beautiful parks such as Victoria Park, Gabriel Dumont Park, and Meewasin Park North. Through a development review process, all development is strictly controlled to ensure the riverbank and river maintains its ecological integrity and ability to support wildlife.
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The website URL where information about the institution’s biodiversity policies and programs(s) is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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