"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
Careful campus planning yields better commuting
Check out our newsletter story on sustainable solutions for commuting to campus!
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.
Earth Week 2018 brought campus together to celebrate sustainability
Earth Week successfully engaged hundreds of students, staff, and community members with a dynamic series of events on campus.
Campus Sustainability News
Sustainability Events
- May
- May 27Bird and Nature Outingat the Lakeshore Nature Preserve1:30 PM, Meet at Picnic Point parking lot 129 (2004 University Bay Drive). On 80 bus route.
- June
- June 3Vision at the Lakeshore Nature Preserve: Our Nocturnal Neighbors1:00 PM, Eagle Heights Community Center (611 Eagle Heights Dr.)
- June 10UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve Volunteer OpportunityEcological Restoration Work Party9:00 AM, Meet at Frautschi Point parking lot (3034 Lake Mendota Drive). On 80 bus route.
- June 16
- June 23UW-Madison Lakeshore Nature Preserve Volunteer OpportunityEcological Restoration Work Party9:00 AM, Meet at Picnic Point parking lot 129 (2004 University Bay Drive). On 80 bus route.