| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.66 |
| Liaison | Marianella Franklin |
| Submission Date | Sept. 20, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
IN-24: Innovation A
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Marianella
Franklin Director of Sustainability The Office For Sustainability |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The project's vision is to have an integrated production system modeled after natural watersheds, to sustainably produce crops and seafood.
When constructing the garden, water scarcity was factored into the design – which is why the hydrological connection exists.
The design is meant to minimize water and energy use. Water is filtered out through treatment wetlands, providing fresh water for our aquaculture ponds.
The garden has 12 plots are on a 4-by-8 frame, and each pond is three feet deep; the wetlands start at three feet deep and slant downward to two feet in depth. The beds are above-ground and enclosed by wood.
Project CRAWFISH’s general objectives and goals:
-Produce free and nutritious food for students and the local community.
-Create research capabilities in agriculture and environmental sciences.
-Create teaching resources for K-12 and UTRGV students.
-Engage the broader Rio Grande Valley community.
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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