| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Patrick McKee |
| Submission Date | April 15, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Connecticut
OP-T2-22: Snow and Ice Removal
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
Richard
Miller Director Ofice of Environmental Policy |
Has the institution implemented technologies or strategies to reduce the environmental impacts of snow and ice removal?:
A brief description of the snow and ice removal program, policy, or practice:
Where possible, sand is used instead of liquid de-icer, and spot approaches are utilized.
UCONN Landscape Action Plan:
Patrol area at the start of the snowfall.
Spot de-icing of walks and roadways, along with plowing.
Full scale de-icing of all major walks, along with plowing.
Plowing of all major walks, roads, and parking lots.
Continuous sanding of walkways and driving lanes.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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