2009: The Year of Sustainability at NMSU

Sustainability

Meeting the economic, environmental, and social needs of the present generation while taking steps to ensure that similar needs of future generations are met.

“We at NMSU affirm our commitment to protect and enhance the environment”

- Executive Vice-President/Provost, Waded Cruzado.

As an institution, NMSU is committed to protecting and enhancing the environment. To re-affirm this dedication, 2009 was named the Year of Sustainability. Through a combination of special events and strategic initiatives, the university will continue to lead in sustainability by developing additional educational, research and outreach opportunities.

• YoS Progress Report (PDF)
  

• Tallories Declaration (PDF)
  

• YoS Announcement (PDF)
  

• American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment

News & Events

• NMSU Cooperative Extension Service workshop to focus on sustainable agriculture

• Sustainability survey results
  

• World Cafe Action Plan (PDF)
  

• Hands-on training to build hoop houses

• More

Get Connected!

• Join us and share your ideas on Sustainability

• NMSU Sustainability Calendar

  Check out the NMSU Sustainability Calendar for events on campus and around Las Cruces.

  To add an event please send your request to sustain@nmsu.edu