| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.15 |
| Liaison | Laura Young |
| Submission Date | April 14, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Michigan State University
Tier2-4: Xeriscaping
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Lynda
Boomer Former Engineer/Architect IV/S - Retired IPF Energy and Environment |
Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
A brief description of the program or practice:
MSU provides the landscape services for most of campus. The Beaumont Nursery on campus cares for thousands of plants that are then transferred to main campus for new construction projects. MSU has employed green roof technologies on Plant and Soil Science building and the Brody Hall renovation project. Drip irrigation technologies has been utilizied to reduce irrigation needs as well.
The website URL where information about the program or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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