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.
This September is Farm to Fork month! Eat Local First is giving away over $1,000 in incredible local eats treats and experiences! Earn entries to win the following prize packs by participating in Eat local Month events like the Whatcom County Farm Tour, and visiting participating restaurants! Get out there and eat some awesome food!
Western biology professor David Hooper explores how biodiversity can help - or hurt - carbon storage in forests and his findings are somewhat surprising.
Biodiversity plays a significant role in forest carbon storage, but surprisingly less than previously thought, according to research in Ecology Letters that was led in part by Western Washington University Biology Professor David Hooper.
WWU Sustainability will be rolling into the new school year with a new logo! Each corner represents our commitment to our four part mission to protect local and global ecology, uphold social equity, create economic vitality, and maintain human health.
Western strives to be a sustainability leader in academics, operations, and student life.
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