CSU Green News

Updated November 2009

Colorado State has been in the news with its green activities.

CSU launches master's specialization in conservation leadership
November 2, 2009

Conservation Leadership Through Learning, or CLTL, is a 17-month Conservation Leadership Specialization within the Master's of Science Degree Program in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department.

University receives $1.2 million from USDA to further critical water resource research
October 30, 2009

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded CSU two grants totaling $1.2 million to aid in research addressing critical water resource issues — the only university in Colorado to receive part of the $11 million distributed by the USDA's National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Oct. 30: Professor contributes to United Nations report on climate change
October 30, 2009

Julia Klein, assistant professor in the Warner College of Natural Resources' Department of Forest, Rangeland and Watershed Stewardship, was the only American academic to help author a report for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

SoGES announces three new resident fellowship awards and two new research groups
October 30, 2009

The new fellows will receive support from SoGES to further their studies in global environmental sustainability and the new research working groups will join SoGES in its mission to develop collaborative research environments that cross many different departments at CSU.

Warner College of Natural Resources student honored for ecosystem work by National Park Service
October 28, 2009

Katie Driver, a CSU student from the Warner College of Natural Resources, was honored with the 2009 Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Student Achievement Award for her work in creating a protocol for monitoring wetlands in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Colorado State's Warner College of Natural Resources awarded project funding from the Environmental Protection Agency
October 28, 2009

CSU received more than $550,000 to fund three research projects through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The funds will support projects in wetland assessment, watershed mitigation, and critical wetlands and riparian areas.

New solar-powered meters installed on campus
October 14, 2009

CSU Parking Services installed five new solar-powered "Pay-and-Display" multi-space parking meters around campus.

CSU extends developer deadline on Maxwell Ranch Project to Oct. 31
September 28, 2009

The developer selected by the Colorado State University Research Foundation to build a wind farm on the Maxwell Ranch now has until Oct. 31 to cure problems with its lease agreement with the university.

• Past updates

CSU reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 3 percent in Fiscal Year 2009
September 15, 2009

Cooler weather and measures designed to reduce energy use across campus helped Colorado State University cut its greenhouse gas emissions by about 3 percent in the past year, according to a new survey by the Department of Facilities Management.

Denver-area artist explores relationship between forests and wildfires to benefit Colorado Bark Beetle Mitigation Fund
September 10, 2009

Kaye will donate 10 percent of the proceeds generated from the sale of her art to the Colorado Bark Beetle Mitigation Fund, which is managed by the Colorado State Forest Service, an outreach agency of the Warner College of Natural Resources at CSU.

Colorado State Forest Service receives $10.7 million in stimulus funds
August 31, 2009

The Colorado State Forest Service, an agency of the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University, has received $10.7 million in stimulus funds to solicit proposals that will create and retain forestry-related jobs in Colorado.

New residence hall seeks LEED Gold Certification
August 19, 2009

Colorado State University is pursuing LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) Gold certification for its newest residence hall, which opens Aug. 20 when CSU students return to campus for the fall semester.

Green building practices focus of Green Homes Certificate Program
August 14, 2009

Green practices in residential building are the focus of the Green Homes Certificate Program offered by CSU this fall at the CSU Loveland Learning Center. The accelerated evening program provides a comprehensive overview of green residential building, new construction and remodeling.

CSU Green Power Project at Maxwell Ranch
August 5, 2009

Colorado State University Research Foundation Gives Developer 60 Days to Comply with Wind Farm Contract

$5 million stimulus DOE grant for education on hybrid, electric vehicles
August 5, 2009

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Colorado State University for a $5 million grant to educate the public and train the workforce and emergency responders about the inner workings of hybrid and electric vehicles.

Plant conservation initiative focuses on rare plants
August 5, 2009

CSU's Colorado Natural Heritage Program, The Nature Conservancy and several other partners recently completed a statewide strategy to address plant conservation efforts for the next decade.

Solar power plant to be built on Foothills Campus
August 3, 2009

This fall CSU will install a two-megawatt solar power plant on the university's Foothills Campus as part of Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards program. This plant will generate enough solar power to meet more than 10% of the university's electric energy needs on the Foothills Campus.

Desert dust alters ecology of Colorado alpine meadows
June 30, 2009

A new study by a Colorado State University researcher indicates that accelerated snowmelt by desert dust that blows into the mountains changes how plants respond to seasonal climate cues that regulate their life cycles.

Governor's Energy Office helps with project to install solar panels on Engineering Building
June 18, 2009

Colorado State University, in partnership with the Governor's Energy Office, this week is installing photovoltaic cells on CSU's Engineering Building overlooking the Plaza on campus as a greenhouse gas reduction measure that can also serve as a demonstration to the university's commitment to sustainability.

University cuts greenhouse gas emissions with woody biomass boiler
June 17, 2009

Colorado State University has partnered with the Colorado State Forest Service to install a biomass boiler heating plant on the Foothills Campus to reduce the university's greenhouse gas emissions and cut energy costs.

Training the Clean Energy Workforce
June 15, 2009

Students at CSU are getting training in the new energy economy through a program targeting rural property owners interested in using wind energy to help power their farms, ranches and homes.

CEMML honored with 2008 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award
June 8, 2009

CEMML is pleased to announce that its team in the Cultural Resources Program at Fort Drum, N.Y., has recently won the 2008 Secretary of Defense Environmental Award for Best Cultural Resources Management Team/Individual.

Soil chemistry professor wins prestigious National Science Foundation early career award
June 5, 2009

Thomas Borch, assistant professor of environmental soil chemistry in the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Colorado State University, has won a Faculty Early Career Development, or CAREER, Award from the National Science Foundation. The honor is considered one of the most prestigious for up-and-coming researchers in science and engineering.

Africa-U.S. Higher Ed Initiative grant awarded to CSU and University of Nairobi
May 14, 2009

The African Ecosystems and Societies Program in the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory at CSU has been awarded a $50,000 Africa-U.S. Higher Education Initiative planning grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development and Higher Education for Development in Washington, D.C.

'Green is Gold' is back on campus
April 22, 2009

Green is Gold, a campus-wide program initiated in 2001 to reduce energy costs, is being revived to increase awareness about and participation in the University's sustainability practices.

CSU ranks in the top 10 nationally for recycling
April 21, 2009

Colorado State University finished in the top 10 in the nation in the Grand Champion competition for RecycleMania, a 10-week recycling competition between colleges and universities across the nation.

Robert Stanton, former director of the National Park Service, will speak
April 20, 2009

Robert Stanton will speak about Natural Resources in the National Parks: Challenges and Opportunities for the 21st Century at the Monfort Professor-in-Residence lecture

CSU offers new sustainable food course
March 31, 2009

CSU is offering a new course called "A Sustainable Menu for the Future" based on growing interest in buying locally and a changing food culture in Fort Collins.

CSU Bookstore - BYOB
January 13, 2009

This semester, it's bring your own bag, basket, or backpack during textbook sales — plastic bags will not be provided as in years past. The bookstore's green, reusable bags will be available at check-out for $1.

HP's Planet Partners Program has come to Colorado State University!
December 18, 2008

Hewlett Packard, Procurement and Contracting Services, Central Receiving and ASCSU Environmental Affairs have teamed up to bring the Planet Partners Program to campus.

Professor Brian Dunbar Recognized as a Hero of Sustainability
October 23, 2008

Dunbar, Department of Construction Management and director of the Institute for the Built Environment, was recently recognized as a Hero of Sustainability by the Alliance for Sustainable Colorado.

Rocky Mountain Institute Selects Colorado State University for Study of Universities that Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
October 13, 2008

Colorado State University will join 11 other universities for a national study on best practices to reduce emissions

Green Power Project Update
September 24, 2008

CSU to Prepare Permit Application for Green Power Project

Aspen Grille designated a "Green Restaurant"
September 16, 2008

The Green Restaurant Association has designated CSU's award-winnning student-run Aspen Grille restaurant, a "Green Restaurant" — one of two restaurants in Colorado and one of two college dining halls in the country with this designation. Have you tried their carbon neutral salad?

$3 Million biofuels grant to train future workforce
September 9, 2008

Interdisciplinary biofuels training for doctoral students

Dining Centers Go Green with trayless dining
August 22, 2008

Where did the trays go? That may be the question of the semester as students and staff visit the dining centers on campus.

"Green, Greener, Greenest" — Newsweek names CSU one of the greenest U.S. universities
August 18, 2008

Newsweek names Colorado State University as an example of one of the greenest universities in the nation as part of its 'Kaplan's How to Get into College Guide.'

University Announces New School of Global Environmental Sustainability
July 22, 2008

CSU unveiled plans for the state's first School of Global Environmental Sustainability to streamline the university's internationally recognized environmental research and to prepare students for the growing "green" workforce.

CSU's Live Green Committee to Support Recycling Efforts for DNC in Denver
June 27, 2008

CSU's Live Green Team, a committee of CSU faculty, staff and students, will play a critical role in the Democratic National Convention Committee's recycling efforts.

Top USDA award for Colorado State's Clean Energy Supercluster
June 23, 2008

Colorado State University has been recognized with a top award from the United States Department of Agriculture for its Clean Energy Supercluster.

Collaboratory, CSU receive major Denver Metro economic development award
June 04, 2008

Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory honored by the Metro Denver Economic Development Council with its Chair's Award for outstanding efforts.

Gov. Ritter Signs Bill Supporting Water Institute
May 21, 2008

Gov. Bill Ritter recently signed a bill in Fort Collins to fund water research through the Colorado Water Institute - a fixture at CSU since 1965.

Green Research Experts at Colorado State
April 2008

From renewable energy to sustainable business models, meet the professors at Colorado State engaged in clean energy and sustainable research.

"The Green University" on CSU-TV
April 2008

Watch the video on CSU's clean energy and sustainable projects, such as W.S. Sampath's solar cell lab