Goal 14: Life Below Water
Saving our ocean must remain a priority. Marine biodiversity is critical to the health of people and our planet. Marine protected areas need to be effectively managed and well-resourced and regulations need to be put in place to reduce overfishing, marine pollution and ocean acidification. Learn more at un.org.
What We’re Doing
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Proper Medication Disposal
Health Services houses a medication collection box to promote proper disposal of unused medication and to ensure unwanted chemicals don’t leach into our waterways -
Purchase Helps Divert Unwanted Paint from Landfills
Working with GreenSheen, a leader in paint recycling, thousands of cans were dropped off by community members.
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Camille Seaman ’92 on PBS’ Brief But Spectacular
The photographer shares her insight on climate change after years of photographing icebergs. -
Bioswale improves local and regional water quality
A bioswale is a channel created to filter rainwater runoff and improve local groundwater quality.
Ways to Get Involved
- Follow “Leave No Trace” principles in outdoor areas on campus
- Properly dispose any excess or unused medication in Health Services
- Join student organizations such as: GreenFee, NYPIRG, UNICEF and others
- Attend Sustainability Advisory and Outreach Committee meetings
Academics
- Purchase offers classes related to water conservation and ecosystems. Check out courses in Liberal Studies and Environmental Studies to learn more*
*Contact us if you want your department course page listed
What Else We’re Doing
- To reduce pollution in our waterways, the Office of Residential and Student Life has started handing out reusable bags at Orientation in lieu of plastic or single use bags