The Campus Advisory Committee on Environmental Concerns, popularly known as EcoCampus, is a group of faculty, staff and students which was founded by faculty in 1996 in order to:

• research & share information on environmental concerns
• be a central voice for communicating concerns
• EcoCampus has been charged by the College President to research College actions that affect the environment and to lend advice on courses of action.

Grinnell College believes that as a liberal arts institution with a strong social commitment, we have a duty to the environment, society, and future generations to be leaders in environmental stewardship, education, and policy. Grinnell College is therefore committed to incorporating environmental responsibility into policies, decisions, and daily life on campus.

EcoCampus Committee Student Positions
2 May 2006

The Campus Advisory Committee on Environmental Concerns (EcoCampus) is now accepting applications to fill two student member positions. EcoCampus is composed of students, faculty and staff, and meets on a regular basis to address campus environmental issues. For more information, contact Monty Roper (Committee Chair). Those wishing to apply should provide a single page statement that addresses their interest in campus environmental issues and how they feel they would contribute to the committee. Please send these by email to the committee chair (roperjm@grinnell.edu) by Monday, May 8th.

Environmentally Responsible Building Guidelines Policy Approved
1 May 2006

The Building and Grounds Committee of the Grinnell College Board of Trustees approved the Environmentally Responsible Building Guidelines presented by Eli Zigas ('06) on Friday, April 28. Zigas has worked with the administration and Facilities Management staff on numerous drafts of this policy for four years. The Grinnell College Environmentally Responsible Building Guidelineswill collectively provide the framework for all new major construction and major renovation of buildings on campus.

Wind Feasibility Committee presents recommendations to Building and Grounds Committee
1 May 2006

The Grinnell College Wind Feasibility Committee presented their recommendations to the B&G Committee of the Board of Trustees their Spring meeting on Friday, April 28. The presentation was well-received and the Wind Committee will continue to work towards producing wind energy on campus. The Full Preliminary Report is now available.