Trees; Tree planting; Claremont Colleges; Claremont Graduate University; Sustainable living; Land use; Forest canopies
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Introduction: The Need for a Consortium Sustainable Land Use Plan
The Importance of Tree Canopy in Sustainable Land Use
Parameters for Designing a Land Use Policy
Implementing a Tree Canopy Goal as Part of a Consortium...
Claremont Colleges; Environmentalism; Survey and analytical studies series; Claremont Graduate University; Trees; Tree planting
ABSTRACT
The Claremont Colleges Sustainability Survey was conducted to assist efforts to improve ecological sustainability at the colleges, specifically by serving as an evaluative tool and by highlighting the social utility of campus conservation....
Ecosystem; Claremont Colleges; Environmentalism; Claremont Graduate University
During summer 2008 a GIS-based Urban Ecosystem Analysis of the Claremont Colleges Campuses was conducted. This research was part of a larger initiative supported by the Council of Presidents to assess the environmental impact of the Claremont...
CONTENTS:
Team leader
Team members
Issue to be addressed
Background information
Proposed project
Anticipated follow-up implementation
Proposed itemized budget
During summer of 2007, a GIS- based Urban Ecosystem Analysis of the Claremont Graduate University campus was conducted. This research was part of a larger initiative supported by the Council of Presidents to assess the environmental impact of the...
Claremont Colleges; Environmentalism; Survey and analytical studies series; Claremont Graduate University; Trees; Tree planting
This is a preliminary report of the Claremont Colleges Sustainability Survey (CCSS). The CCSS is a supplemental social survey for a project called the Urban Ecosystem Analysis (UEA). The UEA is a scientific inventory and analysis of the ecological...
Requests for proposals (Public contracts); Research teams; Universities and colleges; Claremont Colleges Sustainability Initiative; Guidelines
Alan Jones, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at Pitzer College, calls for proposals from The Claremont Colleges community on behalf of the Council of Presidents and the Academic Deans Council of the Claremont Colleges. Over...
Environmental auditing; Energy consumption; Renewable energy sources; Water reuse; Conservation methods; Urban ecosystem
This team documented the historical usage of key resources and utilities - electricity, natural gas, and water - in order to establish baselines against which to compare future usage, and to identify targets for conservation programs. The team also...
Correspondance; Requests for proposals (Public contracts); Research teams; Universities and colleges
Request by the Claremont Colleges Council of Presidents and the Academic Deans Council for new proposals of projects advancing the environmental sustainability of the Claremont campuses.
An Urban Ecosystem Analysis (UEA) of the Claremont Graduate University (CGU) campus to subsequently serve as a pilot study for future Urban Ecosystem Analyses of all Claremont Colleges Campuses.
Solar technologies; Carbon reduction; Energy costs; Claremont Colleges Sustainability Initiative
Phase 2 - Implementation Design and Analysis; CONTENTS: Team Members; Short Description of Project; Background Information; Proposed Project for Summer 2008; Budget for Summer 2008
CONTENTS:
Team Members
Issue Addressed
Background Information
Proposed Activities for Summer 2007
Anticipated implementation Project
Budget for Summer 2007
Environmental sustainability; Research teams; Campus sustainability audits
A sustainability research team, consisting of 15 students and 10 faculty from across the Claremont Colleges, presented the findings of their campus sustainability audits during Sustainability Presentations Day in Beckman Auditorium on the Harvey...
Claremont Colleges; Solar Energy; Photovoltaic power generation; Photovoltaics; Solar thermal energy; Renewable energy sources
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Executive Summary
The Solar Technology Team
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Basic Principles of Solar Technology
Chapter 3: Applying Solar Technology
Chapter 4: Existing Solar Systems on the Claremont...
College students; Presentations; Claremont Colleges Sustainability Initiative
Sam Brunswick, (Claremont McKenna '07, left) and Rose Haag, (Pomona '10, right), student researchers for the 5-College Sustainability Audit, delivering the first presentation, "An Introduction to Environmental Sustainability at the Claremont...
College students; Claremont Colleges Sustainability Initiative; Presentations
"The Triple Bottom Line! Water and Landscaping at the Claremont Colleges,” at Sustainability Presentations Day, Beckman Auditorium, Harvey Mudd College. Trevin Murakami, (Harvey Mudd College ’09, left), Corina Tom, (Harvey Mudd College ’08,...
College students; Claremont Colleges Sustainability Initiative; Presentations
"An Introduction to Environmental Sustainability at the Claremont Colleges," at Sustainability Presentations Day, Beckman Auditorium, Harvey Mudd College. Sam Brunswick, (Claremont McKenna College '07), student researcher for the 5-College...
Environmental sustainability; Environmental impact analysis; Energy conservation; Conservation of natural resources
Claremont Graduate University professor Brian Hilton presents "Urban Ecosystem Analysis." This presentation was the fifth presentation out of eight at the Beckman Auditorium on the Harvey Mudd College Campus.
College students; Claremont Colleges Sustainability Initiative; Presentations
Sam Brunswick, (Claremont McKenna College '07), student researcher for the 5-College Sustainability Audit, delivering the first presentation, "An Introduction to Environmental Sustainability at the Claremont Colleges," at Sustainability...
Environmental sustainability; Environmental impact analysis; Office equipment and supplies; Claremont Colleges Sustainability Initiative; College students; Presentations
Michael Blouin (Pomona College '08) presents "Greening the Offices of the Claremont Colleges." The presentation addresses environmental issues regarding office supplies purchasing and use at The Claremont Colleges as well as possible solutions for...
