Environmental Stewardship Committee - Greening the Campus
Being careful stewards of our own grounds and buildings means thinking carefully about daily practices. Surrounding Minneapolis's first public park (Murphy Square), Augsburg College holds tightly to a long tradition of serving as space to enjoy nature in the midst of the city.
Natural landscaping initiatives build on that legacy. A new campus garden will offer up natural beauty and bountiful harvests of vegetables but also embracing the diversity of our friends and neighbors in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. Plans for a green roof on our new Science building is an example of how buildings can teach daily environmental stewardship and make economic as well as ecological sense.
Careful assessments of campus wastes, water, and energy use have led our campus to transform its physical plant. Facilities Management continues to upgrade water fixtures throughout campus to reduce water use without inconveniencing the community. The switch to energy-efficient illumination in buildings throughout campus reduces Augsburg's reliance on off-site sourced electricity.
More information about...Water and Energy Conservation at Augsburg
