| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.59 |
| Liaison | Mari Acob-Nash |
| Submission Date | Sept. 5, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
North Seattle College
IN-3: Innovation 3
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Benjamin
Silver Assistant Sustainability |
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
In 2011, students in a geology course worked with the Sustainability Coordinator and their instructor to assess and analyze storm-water runoff on campus. Their research showed that due to our unique geographic position at the headwaters of Thornton Creek, we mitigate much of our own storm-water runoff on campus, and had been overcharged by Seattle Public Utilities. This resulted in an ANNUAL recurring savings of $27,300 to the college, in the form of a utility credit. Moreover, the hands-on project helped to develop the professional and technical skills of the students while providing a valuable new asset to the college.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
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