Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 56.29
Liaison Olivia Shehan
Submission Date Aug. 18, 2011
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Wellesley College
Tier2-4: Xeriscaping

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Patrick Willoughby
Sustainability Director
Facilities
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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:

Proper choice of plant materials combined with a sustainable landscape management approach has allowed for reduced irrigation demands.

We have a few truly "zero water" gardens, emphasis is based on native plants and plants which will not require watering after establishment except in extreme droughts.


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