Greening UM
The University of Montana
Greening UM
The University of Montana
Greening UM is a coalition representing all UM sustainability initiatives. It represents every eco-minded initiative on campus from those in the classroom to those in the heating plant.
Specifically, this website is maintained and overseen by the Sustainable Campus Committee and the Office of Sustainability.
We welcome comments and feedback and encourage all members of the UM community to be a part of Greening UM.
Now available for download: 2010-2011 State of Sustainability Report
The report includes a synopsis of sustainability initiatives in operations, education, research, and community outreach and highlights the accomplishments of dedicated groups, organizations, and individuals around campus. The report also includes recommendations and plans for future actions.
Congratulations to the Payne Family Native American Center which received the highest LEED certification rating - platinum. This is the University's first LEED Platinum rating. For more information, check out the center's LEED Project Profile.
Welcome to beautiful Missoula and the University of Montana! Interested in sustainability issues? Check out think links on our website and contact us if you are interested in working on one of our campaigns or have an idea for one!In the meantime, we got tips for you on how to:
Commit to sustainable living! Take the UM Sustainability Pledge and vow to make positive sustainable living choices, today!
Check out the links to the left for more information about sustainability activities on campus, including:
Interested in monitoring your own electricity usage? The Kill-A-WattElectricity Monitoring system from the ASUM Sustainability Center can help you get the job done.
Cherie Peacock
UM Sustainability Coordinator
Director of Office of Sustainability
406-243-6001
In 2010, Montana's Governor set a goal of reducing energy consumption in state facilities by 20% by the year 2010. The Regents of The Montana University System approved a resolution supporting steps to reduce energy consumption in the operations of our facilities. Explore »
An overview of the biomass fueled combined heat and powerplant (CHP), to be located on the University of Montana's Missoula, Montana campus.. Explore »
The Office of Sustainability
UM Facilities Services PP 110
32 Campus Dr MS 9288
Missoula MT, 59812
