| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Alan Burr |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
EN-14: Participation in Public Policy
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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Reporter |
Amy
Seeboth-Wilson Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Management |
Does the institution advocate for national, state/provincial, or local public policies that support campus sustainability or that otherwise advance sustainability?:
A brief description of how the institution engages in public policy advocacy for sustainability, including the issues, legislation, and ordinances for or against which the institution has advocated:
UW-Platteville has participated in several regional sustainability policy initiatives in recent years:
1) In 2011-2013 the University was on the advisory board of the Southwestern Wisconsin regional sustainability plan (Grow Southwest Wisconsin) which identified a wide range of policies selected to build sustainability and collaboration between the many levels of public and private sector players in southwest Wisconsin
2) In 2010 we participated in the City / Town of Platteville Comprehensive Plan which identified a number of policies to promote sustainability in the local community related to transportation, energy, economic development, water, and other resources.
3) In 2008 the University was a member of the Platteville Safe Routes to School planning process which identified safe bicyclist and pedestrian routes through the community.
A brief description of other political positions the institution has taken during the previous three years:
A brief description of political donations the institution made during the previous three years (if applicable):
The website URL where information about the institution’s advocacy efforts is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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