Join us to kick off Earth Week by cleaning up our campus! The Campus Cleanup Crew student group is co-hosting a Mississippi River cleanup with the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Student Association. Meet at the Knoll Park (in front of Peik Hall, 159 Pillsbury Dr SE) at noon. We will start cleaning right away - bags, gloves, and all other supplies will be provided. We will meet back at the park at around 1:15-1:30pm for lunch and to hear more about the U's Stormwater program!
Facilities Management’s Landcare team is the primary snow removal service provider for the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus, responsible for clearing nearly 100 miles of streets and walkways, and over 100 acres of parking surfaces. Learn more:
The Holidays are Here!
Be sustainable this holiday season and be mindful of consumption habits and impacts on the environment. Follow this guide to a sustainable holiday season! Learn more:
Stormwater runoff is generated from rain and snowmelt events that flow over land or impervious surfaces, such as paved streets, parking lots, and building rooftops, and does not soak into the ground. The runoff picks up pollutants like trash, chemicals, oils, and dirt/sediment that can harm our rivers, streams, lakes, and coastal waters. To protect these resources, communities, construction companies, industries, and others, use stormwater controls, known as best management practices (BMPs). Learn More:
Storm drains fulfill an important purpose but can harm water quality because the water they collect, and all the pollutants it carries, goes untreated into the Mississippi and other local water bodies. Too many leaves or debris around/entering the storm drain causes excess nutrients, sediments, and pollutants to enter the river. Learn more!
Your voice matters. Join the Climate Action Planning VIRTUAL Workshop to provide your input on how the University should eliminate emissions and adapt to a changing climate. There will be a brief presentation followed by small group breakouts.
Ever wonder how to be sustainable on and off campus? There are various ways and engagement levels to lead a sustainable lifestyle on and off campus! Learn More:
Happy Holidays! Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, a season that is usually filled with joy, and oftentimes, food waste. We need to be conscious of our consumption and waste of food, as it is a precious resource that takes a lot of energy and resources to create. Cut down on food waste this Thanksgiving by being proactive and following this advice! Learn more
Your voice matters. Join the Climate Action Planning Workshop to provide your input on how the University should eliminate emissions and adapt to a changing climate. There will be a brief presentation (20 minutes) followed by small group breakouts. Snacks provided.
November 15th, 2022, 4-5:30pm
Moos Tower room 1-451 (FIRST FLOOR!)
Meatless Mondays is a global movement that encourages people to reduce meat in their diets for their health and health of the environment. Mondays can be used to take the first step in reducing your impacts on the environment and consumption of meat. Research shows that shifting towards a more plant-based diet can help to reduce the global burden of preventable diseases while preserving limited land and water resources and slowing down climate change. Learn more
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a host institution of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) 2022 virtual conference (GCSHE) 10/18, 10/26, & 11/3. The first 100 UMN registrants attend for FREE!