Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 52.15
Liaison Laura Young
Submission Date April 14, 2011
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Michigan State University
Tier2-5: Weather-Informed Irrigation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Lynda Boomer
Former Engineer/Architect IV/S - Retired
IPF Energy and Environment
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Does the institution use weather data or weather sensors to automatically adjust irrigation practices?:
Yes

A brief description of how weather data or sensors are used:

Landscape Services includes a computerized central control system and weather station for irrigation. With over 2,600 acres to maintain the crew is very diligent to preserve and protect the campus urban forest. MSU Construction Standards includes tree protection and a repayment plan for any contractor that violates the policy.


The website URL where information about the practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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