Initiatives  

Environmental Caucus Action Teams

Advocacy for ACUP Climate Commitment – Develop and monitor annual goals to implement the university’s Climate Action Plan.

NAU’s Environmental Identity – Developing messaging and communication to advance NAU’s sustainability commitment.

Ponderosa 2.0 – An interdisciplinary faculty team exploring the promise and possibilities of deepening sustainability at NAU, in Flagstaff, and the Colorado Plateau region.

Student Environmental Caucus – Engaging students in environmental advocacy and connecting student environmental groups across campus.

Sustainable Environmental Practices – Eliminating the use of toxic herbicides, pesticides and other hazardous materials on the NAU campus, facilitating land-based practices that demonstrate sustainable methods. For more information, see the Landscape Maintenance Project website.

Transportation Action Team – Educating and advocating for sustainable transportation alternatives at NAU. For more information, see the Transportation Action Team.

Water Action Team – Educating and advocating for the benefits of choosing tap water over bottled water. 

To join one of these action groups, or to make suggestions, please e-mail Rod.Parnell@nau.edu.