Campus garden among sustainable projects to receive funding
March 21, 2013
Nine new sustainability student projects were approved by the RISE Board and UAF Chancellor Brian Rogers in March.The projects, totaling $104,916 in allocated funding, range from hybrid buses to a solar array for the fire department. One of the projects supported was the UAF Community Garden Expansion to help meet the expected increase in demand during the second gardening season. This expansion will be accomplished by adding a 100 by 60 foot section of fence to the south end of the garden. Gardeners will construct up to 48 additional raised garden boxes to be placed in the expanded fenced-in area. Additionally, plumbing supplies and hoses will be purchased to attach to the existing water tank.
Twice annually, the board and the Office of Sustainability accept proposals to support UAF’s Sustainability Initiatives. Preference is given to projects that invest in energy efficiency programs and renewable energy projects. The goal of the grant program is to endorse promising student ideas for a more sustainable future. The next round of proposals are due in October.
Information on the proposal process and funded projects is available online.
Spring 2013 sustainability student funded projects
- Food Waste Management Plan
- Electric Hybrid Buses
- University Station 2 Firehouse Solar PV Design and Installation
- Phase Two UAF Community Garden Expansion
- Bike Shelter for MBS
- Fostering Community Growth within the Sustainable Village
- Expanding Dorm Recycling Expansion
- Phase 2 Process Technology Shop Sustainability (Wind and Solar Power)
- Sustainable Village Garden