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BIG PICTURE RESOURCES FOR BUY-IN FROM DECISION MAKERS AND COMMUNITY
BIG PICTURE RESOURCES FOR BUY-IN FROM DECISION MAKERS AND COMMUNITY
ALL INITIATIVE PLANS
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. Water is part of the Campus section, and is part of the condensed SCOP in Appendix A.
TEMPLATE: Blank Outlined SCOP
EXAMPLE for SCOP in an Awards Program Context: SMCOE Green Ribbon Awards Program Summary
PRESENTATION
TEMPLATE Presentation for Sustainable Watershed Initiative Overview: This is a presentation template that could be delivered to a district leadership team or school board to introduce a sustainable watershed initiative.
RESOLUTION
Board Resolution: Many communities have passed environmental sustainability and Climate Change Action board resolutions. Water conservation plans are frequently referenced as part of commitment in a board resolution.
RESOURCES FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
RESOURCES FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PHASE 1 - STRATEGIC PLANNING
Needs Assessment and Pre-Implementation Planning, Messaging, and Training
TOOLKITS FOR WATER EFFICIENCY IN SCHOOLS
Watersense: EPA recommendations for water efficiency and WaterSense labeled products for kids and commercial buildings. Click here for best management practices in commercial and institutional facilities. EPA also has a short document on water use strategies in schools.
Strategic Energy Innovations: Water conservation guide for how to implement a school campaign on water conservation.
Energy Star Energy Efficiency Student Toolkit: Overview on how students and teachers can get involved in reducing their schools energy use. Appendix A has a great example of a school water audit.
SITE LEVEL AUDITS
SMCOE Whole School Sustainability Audit - Comprehensive audit for campus, curriculum, and community that covers water sourcing and quality, indoor and outdoor conservation.
PHASE 2 - IMPLEMENTATION
Resources for launching the initiative with the entire school community and providing wide-spread training and education
TRACKING & MONITORING
It is important that school communities track and monitor water use over time. Check out the following digital tools for examples of how to make that data transparent:
EXAMPLE: SMCOE Dashboard
EXAMPLE: SCSD Dashboard
PHASE 3 - SUSTAINED SUCCESS
Achieving Sustainable Watersheds Takes Time and Dedication, AND it is hard work that should be recognized and rewarded!
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Local Award Programs
SMCOE One Planet Schools Challenge - Possible Financial Award!
SMCOOS Green Star Schools
Statewide Award Programs
Green Ribbon (ED-GRS & CA-GRS): Pillar 1 - Section E1B is on Water Conservation
CA Green Business Award: Reduced Water Use Section
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