"The University of Wisconsin–Madison will be a living model for sustainability, exemplifying values and actions that demonstrate our commitment to stewardship of resources, respect for place and the health and well-being of the broader community, now and for the future."
SUSTAINABILITY TASK FORCE REPORT, 2010
Sustainability at UW
Nergard appointed first 1st full-time director of sustainability
Learn about Melissa Nergard, who has been hired as Director of Sustainability at Facilities Planning & Management!
Chancellor discusses sustainability efforts at UW-Madison
Chancellor Becky Blank has published a new blog post about the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s sustainability initiatives and achievements.
A successful zero waste pilot on Earth Day
Office of Sustainability interns worked with the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies to pilot zero waste programming at the annual Earth Day conference—with exciting results.
Campus Sustainability News
Nergard appointed 1st full-time director of sustainability
August 14, 2018Compost Stewards Come to Campus
July 24, 2018Student Intern Column: Where Does Our Water Go?
July 24, 2018- More News
Sustainability Events
- August
- August 25Ecological Restoration Work PartyArboretum Core Area and Curtis Prairie9:00 AM, Meet at Visitor Center, UW-Madison Arboretum
- August 26Bird and Nature Outingat the Lakeshore Nature Preserve1:30 PM, Meet at Picnic Point parking lot 129 (2004 University Bay Drive). On 80 bus route.
- September
- September 1
- September 8Ecological Restoration Work PartyArboretum Core Area and Curtis Prairie9:00 AM, Meet at Visitor Center, UW-Madison Arboretum
- September 15Edible LandscapingArboretum Longenecker Horticultural Gardens Tour1:00 PM, Meet at Visitor Center, UW-Madison Arboretum