| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.40 |
| Liaison | Andy Mitchell |
| Submission Date | Sept. 11, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Illinois Chicago
OP-11: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Cynthia
Klein-Banai Associate Chancellor for Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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?:
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:
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify endangered and vulnerable species with habitats on institution-owned or –managed land?:
Has the institution conducted an assessment or assessments to identify environmentally sensitive areas on institution-owned or –managed land?:
Date Revised: Oct. 2, 2014
The methodology(-ies) used to identify endangered and vulnerable species and/or environmentally sensitive areas and any ongoing assessment and monitoring mechanisms:
The Peregrine Falcon was removed from the Federal Endangered and Threatened Species List in August of 1999. Outlined as a requirement for removal, a monitoring plan was developed and is currently in affect. As part of the Chicago Peregrine Program, researchers from the Field Museum monitor the local population. The Peregrines that nest at UIC are monitored through a banding program. The parent falcons are banded as are the chicks that hatch each year. Through citizen assistance additional data is gathered.
Date Revised: Oct. 2, 2014
A brief description of identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
Peregrine Falcon
A brief description of plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats and/or environmentally sensitive areas:
The James Woodworth Prairie is 5 acres (2 hectares) of original tallgrass prairie located in Glenview, Illinois. It is the only natural area owned by the University of Illinois at Chicago. Over 100 plant species characteristic of mesic, black-soil Illinois prairie are found on this small site. Many rare prairie invertebrates also successfully persist. As a remnant of the prairie which once covered much of Illinois, Woodworth serves the community by providing an opportunity to experience prairie plants and animals that are now rare. For the intellectual community, Woodworth provides a base from which change can be measured and a challenge to understand how communities can be preserved.
The website URL where information about the institution’s biodiversity policies and programs(s) is available:
Date Revised: Oct. 2, 2014
Date Revised: Oct. 2, 2014
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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