Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 68.77
Liaison Lexi Brewer
Submission Date July 25, 2012
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STARS v1.1

University of Puget Sound
OP-T2-47: Xeriscaping

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Travis Freidman
Sustainability Coordinator
Facilities Servicies
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Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
Yes

A brief description of the program or practice:

Puget Sound's practice is to choose native, water wise, pest resistant plants that are well suited to our climate. Drip irrigation is used in most newer shrub beds to conserve water. Beds also are mulched to help prevent evaporation.


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