SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS With an organization of Interlochen’s size, it’s important that we see all of our operations—the things we do on a daily basis to stay running— as opportunities to steward what’s been given to us. By 2028, we will ensure that our land use, transportation options, dining services, waste management, and purchasing all occur in a way that protects and preserves our environment. We support our artistic and cultural mission by making it sustainable for years to come. Strategy 1.1: Management plan Create a five-year watershed and land management plan that utilizes sustainability-first practices. Strategy 1.2: Pollinator-friendly practices Create a pollinator friendly plan as part of the five year watershed and land management plan. Strategy 1.3: Native species Institute a policy that requires the use of native species in new planting projects on campus to promote habitat and species conservation.
Goal 1: Land Management Steward our land and our watershed with sustainable and ecologically conscious practices by 2028.
Strategy 2.1: No idling policy Create a policy that restricts idling vehicles on campus for part of the year.
Strategy 2.2: Employee commute Create incentive programs for methods of low carbon commuting and example community partnerships with local transportation groups. Strategy 2.3: Cycling culture Promote a cycling culture and encourage fossil-free transportation options on campus through programming and infrastructure changes Strategy 2.4: Electric Vehicles Continue to research and consider phasing electric vehicles into the campus fleet when sensible.
Goal 2: Transportation Support alternative
transportation options through programming, purchasing, and infrastructure by 2028.
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CLIMATE ACTION PLAN 2028
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