What is Sustainability?Sustainable Development is development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
A Sustainable United States will have a growing economy that provides equitable opportunities for satisfying livelihoods and a safe, healthy, high quality of life for current and future generations. Our nation will protect its environment, its natural resource base, and the functions and viability of natural systems on which all life depends.
What is Campus Recreation doing to promote sustainability?
Incorporating sustainability concerns as a significant priority in Campus Recreation decision making.
Promotion of opportunities for students, faculty and staff to become literate in the environmental, social and economic interactions of both human and biophysical systems.
Collaborative sustainability/fitness educational strategies to include information, education, theory and practical application opportunities.
Departmental practices and effort to reduce both the consumption of materials and energy to their lowest levels possible, without decreasing the value and quality of programs and services provided to our SIUE community participants.
Consideration of social, economic and environmental impacts of Campus Recreation practices, policies and procedures and participate in their continued development to grow toward a more sustainable future.
For information on how Cougar Lake Pool is promoting sustainability, click here.
What can you do to promote sustainability?
For information on how to promote sustainability by walking instead of using other conveniences, click here.