marine ecosystems Campus Resources

Marine-Based Ecosystems Initiative Goals, Mandates, and Strategies: An overview to what a marine-based ecosystem initiative is, key mandates, and strategies to support a green building initiative.

Sustainable Campus and Operations Plan (SCOP): This is an example of a Sustainable Campus and Operations Plan (SCOP), which is a comprehensive overview to all green facilities initiatives. Green Buildings is part of the Campus section, and is part of the condensed SCOP in Appendix A. 

• • • EXAMPLE: San Mateo County Office of Education SCOP

    • TEMPLATE: Blank Outlined SCOP 

    • EXAMPLE for SCOP in an Awards Program Context: SMCOE Green Ribbon Awards Program Summary

2016 San Mateo County Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment: County-wide assessment report that includes schools that are vulnerable to sea-level rise under baseline to high-end scenarios. 

SMCOE Whole School Sustainability Audit: Introductory audit for campus, curriculum, and community for both sea level rise impacts and conservation of marine-based ecosystems.

Board Resolution: Many communities have passed environmental sustainability and Climate Change Action board resolutions. In these resolutions, marine ecosystems, climate adaptations or environmental stewardship can be addressed through policy.

• Local Award Programs

• • • SMCOE Sustainable and Climate Resilient Schools Challenge - Possible Financial Award!

    • SMCOOS Green Star Schools

• Statewide Award Programs

  • • Green Ribbon (ED-GRS & CA-GRS)

    • CA Green Business Award: Use Non-toxic Cleaners & Recycle Materials Sections