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  1. Status update sent to iCAP Teams

    Associated Project(s): 
    iCAP 2025
    iCAP Working Group (iWG)
    Topical iCAP Teams

    The iCAP Topical Teams and iCAP Working Group were provided the following status update for the iCAP 2025 development process.

    Hello iCAP teams,

    Thank you again for all that you did to support the Illinois Climate Action Plan this year.  I’m writing to share a quick update on the development of the iCAP 2025, and let you know the next steps we are taking.

    Miriam Keep has developed a schedule for the creation of the actual iCAP 2025 document, which I’m summarizing here.  During the next few weeks, Miriam will be drafting the 2-4 page chapters using the information your teams have provided, and I’ll send them to the iCAP chairs and a few key stakeholders for a technical review. Then iSEE and F&S will work together to complete the draft document for formal approval by the Chancellor (or Interim) this fall.  The intention is to do a grand release during the Campus Sustainability Celebration, which is typically in October.

    If you have any questions about this process, please feel free to contact me, Jen, Miriam, or your team’s chair.  I’m excited to see the next version of the iCAP!

    Thanks,

    Morgan

  2. iWG asked to review draft iCAP 2025 objectives

    Associated Project(s): 
    iCAP 2025
    iCAP Working Group (iWG)

    iSEE Sustainable Programs Coordinator Miriam Keep sent the draft iCAP 2025 objectives to the iCAP Working Group:

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    Hi iCAP Working Group members,

    I am sharing the compiled list of draft objectives for the iCAP 2025. Morgan, Jen, and I are asking you to share these to review with your respective campus units/constituencies, and to send me any questions or feedback by Friday, April 25. I will consolidate all feedback for discussion at our April 29 meeting.

    Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions.

    Have a great weekend!

    Best,

    Miriam

     

    Attached Files: 

  6. iWG Meeting Notes from 12/17/2024

    Associated Project(s): 
    iCAP Working Group (iWG)

    Please see attached the iWG meeting notes from the meeting held on Dec 17, 2024. Meeting topics included 1) an update on the space committee, 2) completing review of the proposed Transportation objectives for the next iCAP, and 3) starting the review of the proposed Zero Waste objectives for the next iCAP.

    Attached Files: 

  12. Sustainability Council Meeting 04/26/2024

    Associated Project(s): 
    Sustainability Council
    iCAP 2020: Illinois Climate Action Plan
    iCAP Working Group (iWG)

    The Sustainability Council met on April 26, 2024. The primary agenda items included: 

    • Updates
      • Green Research Program
      • Solar Farm 3
      • Plastic Waste Reduction in Housing and Athletics
    • Student Group Activities
    • Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP)
      • Progress & Challenges

    The slide deck is attached.

    Attached Files: 

  14. Edu009 - Updating College of Business Course Descriptions - Approved

    Associated Project(s): 
    Inventory Sustainability Courses
    iCAP Working Group (iWG)

    The Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP) Working Group (iWG) recently approved recommendation Edu009 from the Education iCAP Team to update College of Business course descriptions to reflect the sustainability content.

    This recommendation aligns with Objective 6.2 of the iCAP 2020: Establish a comprehensive online repository for courses and academic programs with sustainability content. 

    The College of Business shared their action plan on completing the approved recommendation (attached).

    This will be followed up on in the fall to ensure the proper implementation of the recommendation.

    Attached Files: 

  17. Sustainability Sub-Council Meeting 11/27/2023

    Associated Project(s): 
    Sustainability Council
    iCAP 2020: Illinois Climate Action Plan
    iCAP Working Group (iWG)

    The Sustainability Sub-Council met on November 27, 2023 in preparation of the Sustainability Council meeting. The primary agenda items included: 

    • Sustainability General Education Requirement
    • Green Research Program
    • Plastic Waste Reduction
    • Carbon Credits

    The slide deck and meeting minutes are attached.

    Attached Files: 

  18. LW006 Permeable Asphalt Maintenance at Lot C9 - Returned

    Associated Project(s): 
    iCAP Working Group (iWG)
    Land and Water iCAP Team
    Land and Water Recommendations Summary

    Parking has limited funding, so during the first May iWG meeting, the recommendation was sent back to the Land & Water team. The committee advised to add in capture rate and return on investment data before resubmitting for another meeting.

     

    See submitted recommendation LW006 Permeable Asphalt Maintenance at Lot C9

  20. LW005 SFC Permeable Pavers - Declined

    Associated Project(s): 
    iCAP Working Group (iWG)
    Land and Water iCAP Team
    Land and Water Recommendations Summary

    The following response was received from John Marquardt on October 16, 2023:

     

    Good Afternoon,

     

    Thank you for the recommendation to install permeable surfaces in the State Farm Center parking lots.  I am pleased to report that State Farm Center has recently resurfaced two of its lots with permeable pavements, the SE Lot following the renovation of State Farm Center in 2016, and most recently the NE lot in 2021.

     

    Project specifications from the most recent lot renovation list the following description and statistics about how this project (and the SE project in 2016) addressed permeability concerns of the lots:

     

    “A total of approximately 12,500 square feet of permeable pavement was installed in the NE lot.  As detailed on the plans, the pavement section will include a consistent 5” of porous asphalt on top of variable thickness permeable aggregate (varying from 8” to 24”). A single 12” underdrain will run the entire length of permeable pavement patch, and a controlled 6” outlet pipe will be connected to the existing and adjacent 36” storm sewer via a new manhole. While soil types in this area will only allow for very minimal infiltration, the drainage rock will provide enough inherent storage to detain the 1-year, 1-hour storm event. The available storage is approximately 7,000 CU FT and the storm runoff volume for this event is 6,775 CU FT. “

     

    State Farm Center will be resurfacing the NW and SW parking lots in 2025 as part of planned and budgeted R&R operations. We fully anticipate that these projects will be completed with similar specifications to ensure that they are environmentally conscious with regard to permeability and other factors.

     

    Thank you for your time and concern.

     

    Read the iWG transmittal for LW005 SFC Permeable Pavers.

     

     

     

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