Congratulations to the Yesler Swamp team for completing their cedar boardwalk in late June after two years of construction work! If you're interested in a tour, join the July work party this Sunday, July 10th from 11-2pm. Learn more and RSVP here.
We've accomplished so much at the CSF over the past academic year! Check out our latest newsletter for a holistic review of project funding, campus involvement and departmental inclusivity. Sign-up for the newsletter here.
Interested in getting more involved with the CSF? Become an Outreach Ambassador! As a volunteer with this program, you will work closely with the CSF Outreach Coordinator to expand the reach of the CSF across campus through outreach visits, tabling opportunities and other communication platforms. This position accommodates flexible schedules, is conveniently located on campus, and provides opportunities for both collaborative and individual work environments.
Update on June 21st, 2016: The CSF Committee has just voted to fund one final Mini Grant. This brings the new total to $324,466 awarded to twenty-two projects.
By College of the Environment News
It is graduation season, and with that comes well wishes for our graduates and an opportunity to shine a light on their accomplishments. In appreciation of their contributions to enriching the College of the Environment in numerous ways, the College has decided to fund two projects jointly with the Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF). Recognizing our students are the next generation of leaders in environmental science and decision-making, we believe this is a contribution that showcases our collective commitment to the sustainability and the well-being of our Husky Community and our planet.
So many of you expressed interest in seeing more on-campus solar panels at our Earth Day table! When asked "What would YOU do with a CSF grant?", students wrote that they would like solar panels on Paccar Hall, Denny Hall, the UW Medical Center, Suzzallo Library and Kane Hall as well as solar powered charging stations and solar tables around campus (see below).
By Spencer Kelty
The Daily
A team of UW researchers has begun working on a project to create a roadmap for future lighting on campus, focusing on sustainability and efficiency for outdoor lighting installations on campus roadways, walking paths, and buildings.
By Michelle Ma
UW Today
Where do you walk on campus after dark, and which areas could benefit from better lighting?
How do you move through campus at night?
Where is outdoor lighting working well? Where could it be improved?
Take the Campus Illumination Survey today!
The CSF-funded Yesler Swamp Trek Stop is looking for management support from student interns this quarter and beyond! The objective of the project is to construct a bird blind on the shoreline of the Yesler Swamp lagoon on Lake Washington in order to provide UW students and visitors a unique wildlife observation platform. If you're interested in applying, please contact project manager Tyler Licata at tlicata@uw.edu.
Time commitment: 5 hours per week
Deadline: Rolling