Sustainability at Parkside
Campus Sustainability Initiatives
Land Stewardship
- Through partnership with the Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network, the campus has been awarded grants to manage and restore our natural areas.
Community Garden
- The campus garden is located behind Tallent Hall, next to the Student Health and Counseling Center. Produce is grown and donated to the Racine County Food Bank by volunteers. Allotments can also be leased for personal use.
- Community Garden Page
Stormwater Management
- UW-Parkside's campus is located within the Pike River Watershed, which flows into Lake Michigan. Proper stormwater management includes installation, monitoring, and maintenance of green infrastructure, to minimize pollutant runoff into waterways.
- Stormwater Management Program
Energy
- The Campus has made strides to reduce energy consumption through improvements in energy efficiency.
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Four solar installations can be found around campus, generating 2.3 megawatts of renewable electricity. See sustainability map for locations.
Waste Reduction
Reduce
- Water bottle refill stations are located at over a dozen fountains on campus. See Sustainability map for locations.
Reuse
- Green to-go containers can be purchased at the Brickstone Eatery & Grill and exchanged for clean containers to reduce food packaging waste
- Large items on campus can be picked up through surplus. Start by completing a surplus request form.
Recycle
Proper Waste Disposal (Including hazardous waste)
UW-Parkside Sustainability Map
Sustainability in the News
Get Outdoors
The 700-acre main campus and other properties in the region have natural areas that are used for research, education, and outdoor recreation.

Chiwaukee Prairie
- Chiwaukee Prairie is the largest remaining intact coastal wetland in Southeastern Wisconsin. The Prairie contains over 400 Species of plants, including many rare or endangered species. The prairie is managed through a partnership with the Nature Conservancy, UW-Parkside, and the WDNR.
- Chiwaukee Prairie DNR Overview
- The Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund holds monthly stewardship volunteer days. No Experience required.
Academics

Environmental Studies
Concentrations:
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Geography
- Environmental Geology
- Environmental Policy and Society
- General Environmental Studies

Certificates
Enviromental Sustainability Certificate
Sustainable Enterprise Certificate
Sustainable and Well-Being Graduate Certificate
Adaptations to Global Climate Change
Ranger Involvement
Student Organizations
Contact the Sustainability Coordinator
- Emily Reed | sustainability@uwp.edu