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Projects Updates for key objective: 7.3 Green Sports Alliance

Green Sports Alliance membership renewal

Posted by Meredith Moore on October 23, 2022

Associated Project(s):
Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
Engagement iCAP Team
F&S Safety and Compliance renewed annual membership with Green Sports Alliance (GSA) on 10/17/22. Membership runs through November 30, 2023.
Zero Waste iCAP Meeting 10/5/2022

Posted by Nikki Palella on October 5, 2022
Associated Project(s):
Zero Waste iCAP Team
Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
Dining Services Reusable Containers
On October 5th, the Zero Waste iCAP team met to make final edits on Campus Sustainability Celebration slides, foster a conversation on Zero Waste initiatives with the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), and discuss potential recommendations relating to food waste at dining halls.

Meeting Minutes are attached.
Attached Files:
- ZW Meeting Mintues 10_5.pdf
Varsity Room Sustainability Initiatives

Posted by Claire Keating on October 4, 2022

Associated Project(s):
Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
Zero Waste iCAP Team
Engagement iCAP Team
Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) Climate Action Plan
Team Clerk Claire Keating met with Zero Waste Team Clerk Nikki Palella and Justin Holding, a member of the engagement team.

The meeting content included brainstorming zero-waste food containers for athletes who participate in meals provided by DIA and Hendrick House.

Meeting also covered updates on Green Sports Alliance recommendation and future contacts.
Report on Sustainability in Athletics at UIUC

Posted by Meredith Moore on September 1, 2022
Associated Project(s):
Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
Engagement iCAP Team
During the summer of 2022, Tyler Swanson (iSEE intern) worked with Meredith Moore and developed the attached report on sustainability in athletics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Attached Files:
- Report on Sustainability in Athletics at the University of Illinois.pdf
2022 Green Sports Alliance Summit Summary

Posted by Meredith Moore on July 26, 2022
Associated Project(s):
Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
Justin Holding, Senior in Industrial Engineering and Sustainability Entrepreneur, attended the 2022 Green Sports Alliance Summit on June 21-23 in Minneapolis, MN. His summary of the summit is attached.
Attached Files:
- GSA Recap.pdf
Green Sports Alliance Monthly Newsletter Example (November 2021)

Posted by Avery Maris Maloto on December 1, 2021
Associated Project(s):
Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
Every month, the Green Sports Alliance releases its monthly newsletter!

In the November 2021 edition, GSA provided details about next year's Green Sports Alliance Summit (expected to be held in June 2022), upcoming events, and other exciting #GreenSports news! Upcoming newsletters will provide similar details and is available to all members.

See the attached PDF to read the GSA November 2021 Newsletter.
Attached Files:
- Green Sports Alliance Newsletter: November 2021
Green Infrastructure & Erosion Control Conference

Posted by Alec McKay on October 20, 2021
Associated Project(s):
Rainwater Management
Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) Climate Action Plan
The 2021 biennial Champaign County Stormwater Partnership Green Infrastructure and Erosion Control Conference took place on October 20th.

The following email provides some context and resources with more information about the event.

The program and the media post for the conference are attached below.

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From: Liggett, Betsy Jo
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2021 9:59 AM
To: Stillwell, Brett
Cc: White, Morgan; Wilcoxen, David B; Ruhter, Colleen; Liggett, Betsy Jo
Subject: Green Infrastructure & Erosion Control Conference

Good morning Brett!

I wanted to share an upcoming conference opportunity with you and others in DIA. F&S Safety and Compliance is a member of the Champaign County...Expand »

The 2021 biennial Champaign County Stormwater Partnership Green Infrastructure and Erosion Control Conference took place on October 20th.

The following email provides some context and resources with more information about the event.

The program and the media post for the conference are attached below.

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From: Liggett, Betsy Jo
Sent: Friday, September 03, 2021 9:59 AM
To: Stillwell, Brett
Cc: White, Morgan; Wilcoxen, David B; Ruhter, Colleen; Liggett, Betsy Jo
Subject: Green Infrastructure & Erosion Control Conference

Good morning Brett!

I wanted to share an upcoming conference opportunity with you and others in DIA. F&S Safety and Compliance is a member of the Champaign County Stormwater Partnership to help meet goals for our campus stormwater municipality permit. One of the permit Public Education and Outreach goals is to host a biennial stormwater conference. We have several speakers this year one of which is a member from Green Sports Alliance (GSA) who will speak about the GSA program and provide examples of what other organizations/universities have done to meet the program missions. Green Sports Alliance

Please share with others and join us October 20, 2021 for the free biennial Champaign County Stormwater Partnership Green Infrastructure and Erosion Control Conference. This year the conference will be virtual instead of at the iHotel and Conference Center, however Professional Development Hours are still available. Attendance is limited and you can register at the following link Champaign County Stormwater Conference - CHAMPAIGN COUNTY STORMWATER PARTNERSHIP (ccstormwater.org)

Thank you!

Betsy
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Attached Files:
- Final CCSP Conference media post.png
- 2021 CCSP GI ECC Program.pdf
Updated list of sustainability projects that need YOU!!!

Posted by Morgan White on August 30, 2021
Associated Project(s):
Independent Student Projects
Tree Campus Higher Education
ENG 177 GFX Global Sustainability Scholars
NRES 285: iCAP Sustainability Ambassadors
Green Infrastructure
EPA SmartWay Affiliate
Solar Farm 2.0
Compost at National Soybean Research Center (NSRC) [ARCHIVED]
Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
This is a list of projects that need students to work on. It will be updated periodically by sustainability staff members, the last update was 8/30/21:

The campus MS4 stormwater permit currently has 49 Best Management Practices (BMPs) that have to be completed annually https://fs.illinois.edu/services/safety-and-compliance/about-the-program . One of the 49 BMPs is a Public Education and Outreach requirement to broadcast or publish one stormwater Public Service Announcement (PSA) on social media, radio, television and/or internet. We currently have a couple on our website and would like to keep it up to date with new materials whenever possible. https://fs.illinois.edu/services/safety-and-compliance/about-the-program/
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This is a list of projects that need students to work on. It will be updated periodically by sustainability staff members, the last update was 8/30/21:

The campus MS4 stormwater permit currently has 49 Best Management Practices (BMPs) that have to be completed annually https://fs.illinois.edu/services/safety-and-compliance/about-the-program . One of the 49 BMPs is a Public Education and Outreach requirement to broadcast or publish one stormwater Public Service Announcement (PSA) on social media, radio, television and/or internet. We currently have a couple on our website and would like to keep it up to date with new materials whenever possible. https://fs.illinois.edu/services/safety-and-compliance/about-the-program/events-and-outreach. Another opportunity is for a Public Participation and Involvement BMP to discuss and provide opportunity for public input on the Storm Water Program (permit BMPs), climate change and environmental justice topics. This could be met by webinars, PSAs, posters, etc. Contact is Betsy Liggett.

Develop informational messaging about SmartWay, get more UIUC departments aware of the program, and coordinate a related student event. Contact Morgan White at mbwhite at illinois.edu.

Support the Champaign County Design and Conservation Foundation (CCDCF) Board with their county-wide efforts for conservation and design.

Conduct a campus poll (fall semester 2021) regarding the Top 10 most iconic/significant/impressive trees on campus (including the arboretum). Develop an online survey tool (i.e., an online poll) whereby students and campus employees can nominate their favorite campus trees. Upon conclusion of the survey, work with Jay Hayek to tabulate and rank the results and create a publicly viewable ArcGIS Online StoryMap showcasing campuses Top Ten Trees. Prepare a presentation of results for the annual Arbor Day Celebration. Contact Jay Hayek at jhayek at illinois.edu.

Follow through with Facility Liaisons for implementation of recommendations from NRES 285: iCAP Sustainability Ambassadors class: Illini Union.

Follow through with Facility Liaisons for implementation of recommendations from NRES 285: iCAP Sustainability Ambassadors class: Huff Hall.

Follow through with Facility Liaisons for implementation of recommendations from NRES 285: iCAP Sustainability Ambassadors class: ECE Building.

Follow through with Facility Liaisons for implementation of recommendations from NRES 285: iCAP Sustainability Ambassadors class: Armory.

Follow through with Facility Liaisons for implementation of recommendations from NRES 285: iCAP Sustainability Ambassadors class: Bevier Hall.

CCNet Website: Work with the Champaign County Sustainability Network (CCNet) leadership team to redesign and publish the CCNet website (old version is online at http://www.champaigncountynet.org/). There is a monthly brown bag sustainability networking event on the Third Thursday of each month, but the website hasn't been updated since 2016. Contact Morgan White at mbwhite at illinois.edu.

We are seeking a student volunteer who can do tree identification for a series of trees in the Arboretum, and work with the University Landscape Architect, Brent Lewis, and the Superintendent of Grounds, Ryan Welch, to compare the tree identification to the draft tree inventory. Contact Morgan White at mbwhite at illinois.edu.

Work on outlining sustainable initiatives that DIA can take in support of the Green Sports Alliance. Contact Meredith Moore, mkm0078 at llinois.edu.

Help iSEE develop a Sustainability Literacy Assessment. Contact Meredith Moore, mkm007 at illinois.edu.

Help identify and develop opportunities for intersecting sustainability and the arts (sustainability murals, utility box artwork, etc.). Contact Meredith Moore, mkm0078 at illinois.edu.

Develop permanent posters for the Solar Farm 2.0, to guide tour participants at the site. Contact Morgan White at mbwhite at illinois.edu.

Help iSEE work with Student Sustainability Committee grant to expand small scale campus composting. Contact Meredith Moore at mkm0078 at illinois.edu.

If you have a project idea, please contact us at sustainability@illinois.edu, or submit it through the iCAP Portal Suggestions page.

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Archive Info - Previous Project Description

Posted by Avery Maris Maloto on June 29, 2021

Associated Project(s):
Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
The iCAP 2020 objective 7.3 is: Increase visibility of campus sustainability efforts by joining the Green Sports Alliance through the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) by summer 2021. The responsible campus unit for championing this objective is DIA.
UIUC Becomes an Official Member of Green Sports Alliance

Posted by Avery Maris Maloto on May 27, 2021

Associated Project(s):
Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Facilities & Services (F&S) department officially became a Green Sports Alliance (GSA) member! In doing so, F&S strives to further promote sustainable projects and environmental stewardship.

This announcement was officially released as a part of GSA’s “Member Spotlight” in its May 2021 Newsletter.
Invitation to Attend Student-Athlete Only Earth Day Celebration

Posted by Meredith Moore on April 13, 2021

Associated Project(s):
Green Sports Alliance (GSA)
The following event invite was sent to LeAnn Bird at DIA:

We invite you, your teammates, and fellow climate-curious athletes to a special Athletes-Only EcoAthletes Community Chat on Thursday the 22nd, Earth Day! During the chat, world-famous chief scientist at The Nature Conservancy and one of the best climate communicators out there, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, will share some thoughts with our group. Then we plan to share EcoAthletes' exciting new path forward, which features our centralized focus on a new Resource Hub. It will equip you and the rest of our climate-active Champions to lead climate action...We've been hard at work on this and can't wait to share! By attending, you'll have the chance to be entered to win exciting ...Expand »

The following event invite was sent to LeAnn Bird at DIA:

We invite you, your teammates, and fellow climate-curious athletes to a special Athletes-Only EcoAthletes Community Chat on Thursday the 22nd, Earth Day! During the chat, world-famous chief scientist at The Nature Conservancy and one of the best climate communicators out there, Dr. Katharine Hayhoe, will share some thoughts with our group. Then we plan to share EcoAthletes' exciting new path forward, which features our centralized focus on a new Resource Hub. It will equip you and the rest of our climate-active Champions to lead climate action...We've been hard at work on this and can't wait to share! By attending, you'll have the chance to be entered to win exciting prizes and gain opportunities to meet aligned potential sponsors, professional mentors and like minded athletes.

REGISTER HERE for the event on Earth Day, April 22nd, at 10:15am ET!

https://us3.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=025a0fa19b0e671467d82f681&id=9e93bbf113
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