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What is a Campus Environmental Audit?
Comprehensive assessment of
resource use, environmental footprint,
and well-being of the campus community
Gathers or compares baseline data
Highlights best practices
Identifies areas for improvement?????
2005-06 SMC Environmental Audit:
Stakeholders
Student Initiated: Student Clubs,
Sustainable Works Student Crews,
Associated Students
Academic Senate Environmental Affairs
Committee (EAC)
Center for Environmental and Urban
Studies (CEUS)
City of Santa Monica
UCLA Urban Planning Project??????
2005-06 SMC Environmental Audit:
Project Objectives
Document current performance
Identify trends based on ’93 Audit
Highlight achievements
Identify opportunities for
improvement
Quantify cost saving opportunities
when possible
Build on existing relationships
between the College and the City???????
2005-06 SMC Environmental Audit:
Methodologies
Case studies; lit review
Surveys: Students and Faculty
Utility Bill Data
Institutional Research Department
Interviews
On-site Assessments
Findings based on data from 2005 & 2006?????????
2005-06 SMC Environmental Audit:
Chapters
Water Use
Energy Use
Transportation*
Solid Waste and Recycling*
Purchasing
Hazardous Materials
Food Services
Student Engagement*
Education
*not included in previous audit????????
2005-06 SMC Environmental Audit:
Chapter Format
Baseline Use (indicator data)
How are we doing?
Reason for Concern
Why should we care?
Recent Improvements
How are we making a difference?
Recommendations for the Future
How can we improve?????????????????
Campus Sustainability at SMC
Transportation Initiative
Center for Environmental and
Urban Studies
Academic Senate Environmental
Affairs Committee (EAC)
Eco-Action Club, Dirt Farmers,
Future Leaders Club
Sustainable Works
Curriculum Development &
Enviromental Classes C
Recycling Program
1993 SMC Environmental Audit???
SMC Environmental Audit Findings:
Campus-Wide Water Use
Water
35,439
33,709
31,567 31,342 31,469
31,126
26,905
2006
20,946
• 33,709 HCF
• $111,285
Trends
•8 p ercent decrease since 2000
• 5 percent increase since 2005
Water Use and
Average Student Enrollment By Year
• Per capita relationship
37000
35,439
35000
33,709
On-site assessment of 10
33000
buildings on main campus
31,567
31,469
31,126
31,342
31000
showed that 85 percent of
29000
indoor fixtures were efficient
27000
26,905
HCF Student Enrollment
25000
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SMC Environmental Audit Recommendations:
Water
Opportunities for improvement: irrigation system
and plant selection
• Irrigation controllers, spray nozzles, and improved system
maintenance (leaks) can save money and staff time
• Native gardens save money via reduced water and chemical
use, green waste production and maintenance. Adopting a
drought tolerant policy can also add to a more cohesive
campus-wide aesthetic
Participate in City efficiency programs
• Landscape Grant Program—up to $20,000 for drought
tolerant gardens. Institutions can apply more than once!
• Rotary sprinkler head retrofit program