| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.18 |
| Liaison | Allen Bottorff |
| Submission Date | Oct. 8, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Valencia College
OP-T2-47: Xeriscaping
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Clarence
Canada Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Grounds Maintenance, East |
Does the institution use xeriscape landscaping techniques, including the selection of drought tolerant plants?:
A brief description of the program or practice:
As early as 2006, Valencia College contracted for landscape master plans for East Campus and West Campus. These plans recommended a reduction in irrigation, fertilization, and pesticides through the changeover from St. Augustine grass to drought-tolerant Bahia grass and various native plants.
This changeover was carried out on East Campus from 2006 on and adopted slightly later on West Campus. Use of drought-tolerant Bahia and native plants is now our standard on all campuses.
The website URL where information about the program or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
See section on website on Outdoor Water Use Efficiency.
See section on website on Outdoor Water Use Efficiency.
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