Green Campus Initiative

  • Several years ago, Woodridge School District 68 decided to convert a portion of two school sites to permeable pavers. Frost heave of the concrete sidewalks near the schools, and the cost of maintaining the asphalt drove the District to look at alternatives. The success of those two pilot projects gave rise to the Green Campus Initiative.

     

    The Green Campus Initiative was a multi-year program to convert the parking lots from asphalt to permeable pavers, create outdoor classrooms, and relieve stormwater management and flooding issues at all seven schools. Woodridge 68 utilized a number of grants to bring initial costs below less environmentally-friendly options, and the long-term savings continue to be realized.

     

    Woodridge 68 continues to seek out and pursue opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly buildings and grounds projects.
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Resources

  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

    Protecting human health and the environment

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  • Illinois EPA

    The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency safeguards environmental quality, consistent with the social and economic needs of the State, so as to protect health, welfare, property and the quality of life.

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  • DuPage County Stormwater Management

    Ongoing regional projects and initiatives, including information on how you can become involved in preserving and enhancing our waterways

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  • The Conservation Foundation

    Mission to improve the health of our communities by preserving and restoring open space and natural lands, protecting rivers and watersheds, and promoting stewardship of our environment in northeastern Illinois.

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  • Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

    Learn how reducing, reusing, and recycling can help you, your community, and the environment by saving money, energy, and natural resources.

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  • Household Composting

    Composting basics, benefits of composting, and how to compost at home

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  • Storm Water Best Management Practices Start at Home

    Information from University of Illinois Extension

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  • Nonpoint Source Grants

    Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program: Grants are available to local units of government and other organizations to protect water quality in Illinois. Projects must address water quality issues relating directly to nonpoint source pollution. Funds can be used for the development, update, and implementation of watershed-based management plans including the development of information/education programs and for the installation of best management practices.

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