While this year’s rainfall has partially helped California recover from years of extreme drought conditions, water conservation remains a critical issue and a key component of sustainability. Stanford University, in compliance with the state of California, continues to minimize water waste through prohibiting irrigation during and within 48 hours of rainfall, restricting spray irrigation between 7 am and 7 pm, reducing potable water use for fountains and decorative water features, and more. Thanks to these efforts, domestic water use trends on campus remained consistent in 2022 with data from previous years. The Stanford Water Planning and Stewardship team appreciates the community’s commitment to water conservation and encourages students, faculty, and staff to prioritize water efficiency.
From reducing embodied carbon in construction to piloting organic landscape management, the annual Student Sustainability Symposium highlighted how student-led innovation is driving sustainability at Stanford.
Stanford’s first-ever Climate Week brought together over 40 events, uniting students from all seven schools to tackle the climate crisis.
The SESI program transformed the university’s energy system into one that’s safe, sustainable, and resilient and serves as a model for the world.
