| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.76 |
| Liaison | Lindsey MacDonald |
| Submission Date | June 6, 2023 |
Western Washington University
OP-10: Biodiversity
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.00 / 2.00 |
Amanda
Cambre Director of Energy & Sustainability Facility Development & Operations |
Does the institution own or manage land that includes or is adjacent to legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, or regions of conservation importance?:
A brief description of the legally protected areas, internationally recognized areas, priority sites for biodiversity, and/or regions of conservation importance:
WWU's main campus is adjacent to the Sehome Arboretum, which is protected by the City of Bellingham as wildlife and native vegetation habitat. WWU operates a satellite campus at Shannon Point, on the Salish Sea near Anacortes, WA. This 80-acre facility is prime habitat for wildlife and migratory birds.
Has the institution conducted an assessment to identify endangered and vulnerable species (including migratory species) with habitats on land owned or managed by the institution?:
A list of endangered and vulnerable species with habitats on land owned or managed by the institution, by level of extinction risk:
Has the institution conducted an assessment to identify areas of biodiversity importance on land owned or managed by the institution?:
A brief description of areas of biodiversity importance on land owned or managed by the institution:
The methodologies used to identify endangered and vulnerable species and/or areas of biodiversity importance and any ongoing assessment and monitoring mechanisms:
A brief description of the scope of the assessment(s):
A brief description of the plans or programs in place to protect or positively affect identified species, habitats, and/or ecosystems:
Estimated percentage of areas of biodiversity importance that are also protected areas :
Website URL where information about the institution’s biodiversity initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Western does not designate any area on campus as wildlife habitat specifically. However, all landscaped sections and/or controlled vegetation is maintained according to wildlife protection standards as defined by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife conservation program for public lands. Western’s grounds staff makes every effort to have minimal impact on wildlife while keeping grounds maintenance at an acceptable standard.
Western does not designate any area on campus as wildlife habitat specifically. However, all landscaped sections and/or controlled vegetation is maintained according to wildlife protection standards as defined by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife conservation program for public lands. Western’s grounds staff makes every effort to have minimal impact on wildlife while keeping grounds maintenance at an acceptable standard.
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