We work to integrate sustainability into Western's culture, academics and student life while utilizing student energies for realization of sustainability initiatives.
We provide a liaison to sustainability initiatives on campuses regionally and nationally, and build connections between Western and the greater Bellingham community.
Our goals for Western include the following:
To develop a unified set of sustainability metrics and indicators with the purpose of building awareness and understanding on campus.
To conduct a baseline assessment of present efforts at Western.
To create a vision and strategic plan that outlines steps needed for Western to lead in sustainable practices using our natural, financial and human resources.
To advise on effective step-by-step implementation so our respective academic programs and operations can become leaders by example through their efforts.
We're excited to walk in and experience the new Carver Facility! Western Today talks about the economic and academic impact along with the new features the facility has to offer- including a burrito bar?! 😁
The number of people who choose to walk or ride bikes as their means of transportation is increasing every year. By how much? Here’s a chance to find out – first hand. Volunteers are needed Tuesday through Thursday, Sept. 26-28 to help count - as part of an annual effort to track progress on efforts to increase walking and bicycling and reduce dependence on single-occupancy vehicles.
You can volunteer for either a morning shift (7-9 a.m.) or an afternoon count (4-6 p.m.) on the date you choose. To sign up and pick your location, contact Kim Brown at (360) 778-7950 or via kimbrown@cob.org.
This is the 10th year Bellingham has been included as a “count city” in the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) initiative to quantify local and statewide walking and cycling numbers. WSDOT encourages communities to gather the information as part of a statewide effort to contribute to the National Documentation Project. Information from the Bellingham count supports local efforts and contributes to the statewide goal of reducing the number of vehicle miles driven and increasing bicycling and walking activity.
"In Bellingham we do like to walk and ride, that’s clear based," said Kim Brown, of Bellingham Public Works. "This volunteer effort makes sure that people who bike and walk are counted as essential users of the transportation system – and helps the City assess demand and determine where future investments will have the most impact."
Data collected in the count is used by state, as well as Bellingham, agencies to estimate demand; measure the benefit of bicycle and pedestrian project investments; and improve policies, project designs and funding opportunities. Count data going back to 2008 is available online via: http://wsdot.wa.gov/data/tools/bikepedcounts/
Kim Brown, Bike/Ped Count coordinator
(360) 778-7950
kimbrown@cob.org
Western Washington University placed 29th nationally and claimed the top spot in Washington state on the 2017 Cool Schools sustainability rankings done annually by the Sierra Club.
Congratulations to the Western Washington University students from our office who graduate today! Ryan, Kelsey, Charity, Masha and Josh. Way to go! We will miss you.
Move-out Madness is going on TODAY from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at York Neighborhood, Sehome Neighborhood and Happy Valley Neighborhood. More information here http://bit.ly/2qwCmkC
Come join us at our annual event, The Fair on October 11th.
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You can volunteer for either a morning shift (7-9 a.m.) or an afternoon count (4-6 p.m.) on the date you choose. To sign up and pick your location, contact Kim Brown at (360) 778-7950 or via kimbrown@cob.org.
This is the 10th year Bellingham has been included as a “count city” in the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) initiative to quantify local and statewide walking and cycling numbers. WSDOT encourages communities to gather the information as part of a statewide effort to contribute to the National Documentation Project. Information from the Bellingham count supports local efforts and contributes to the statewide goal of reducing the number of vehicle miles driven and increasing bicycling and walking activity.
"In Bellingham we do like to walk and ride, that’s clear based," said Kim Brown, of Bellingham Public Works. "This volunteer effort makes sure that people who bike and walk are counted as essential users of the transportation system – and helps the City assess demand and determine where future investments will have the most impact."
Data collected in the count is used by state, as well as Bellingham, agencies to estimate demand; measure the benefit of bicycle and pedestrian project investments; and improve policies, project designs and funding opportunities. Count data going back to 2008 is available online via: http://wsdot.wa.gov/data/tools/bikepedcounts/
Kim Brown, Bike/Ped Count coordinator
(360) 778-7950
kimbrown@cob.org