Environmental Initiatives

The University will:

• Meet and exceed (where practical) compliance with all State and Federal environmental regulations.
• Prevent and reduce pollution on University property and prevent University activities from polluting the local environment.
• Minimize to the greatest extent practicable the use of toxic substances on University property and seek alternatives to such products where available. Where the use of toxic substances cannot be avoided, the substances will be managed to avoid human exposure and releases to the environment.
• Encourage continued participation in recycling and waste reduction programs.
• Conduct education and research in an environmentally responsible way.
• Continually strive to reduce the University's impact on the natural environment.
• Strive to decrease energy demands through increased energy efficiency and conservation.
• Where practical, utilize best management practices in design, construction, and maintenance of its University facilities.