IUPUI Center for Earth and Environmental Science

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Robert C. Barr Promoting Science-Based
Environmental Stewardship
C E E S 723 West Michigan Street Indianapolis,
Indiana 46202
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CEES Marquee Projects

• Enhancing and Embracing Our Natural Heritage
• Linking Interdisciplinary Research, Active
  Student and Community Involvement, and Public
  Service
• Establishing Community-based Partnerships and
  Building Strong Ties to the Indianapolis
  Community
• Lilly ARBOR Project
• Landscape and Habitat Enhancement
• Campus Ecosystem and Greenways Project
• Urban Environmental Demonstration Projects

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ARBOR Project Overview

• Reforestation of 8 Acres of River Margin with
  Native Trees
• Research on Ecological Restoration Strategies
• Key Segment of County Conservation Corridor
• Field Classroom on Western Boundary ofIUPUI
  Campus
• Campus Campaign Priority

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• Land-Use Agreement with City of Indianapolis
• Five-Year Program
• Corporate, Civic, and University Collaboration
• Funding Goal 425,000

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Restoration Site Fall, 1998
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Restoration Site Fall, 2000
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Restoration Site Fall, 2001
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Project Partners

• Federal Agencies
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• U.S. EPA
• National Fish and Wildlife Federation

• State Agencies
• Indiana Department of Environmental Management
• Indiana Department of Natural Resources
• White River State Park

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Project Partners

• City/County
• City of Indianapolis, Deputy Mayors Office
• Indy Parks, Office of Greenways
• Indy Parks, Office of Stewardship
• Indianapolis Department of Public Works
• Marion County Health and Hospital Corporation

• IUPUI
• Office of the Chancellor
• Schools
• School of Science
• School of Public and Environmental Affairs
• School of Education
• School of Liberal Arts
• Center for Public Service and Leadership
• Office for Professional Development
• Indiana University Foundation

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Project Partners
Business

• Berg-Werner Nursery
• Eli Lilly Foundation
• Indianapolis Rotary
• Indianapolis Water Company
• J.F. New and Associates
• Kleins Quality Water
• Meijer

• Midway Services, Inc.
• Mundell and Associates
• Quality Environmental Professionals, Inc.
• Royal River Flyshop
• Sasaki Associates Inc.
• Spence Restoration Nursery
• Wild Oats Market

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Environmental Literacy Programs

• Environmental Service Learning
• Campus Sponsored Events
• Biology, Business, Chemistry, Education, Geology,
  Geography, History, and SPEA Classes
• Student Organizations and Clubs
• Community Organizations

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Service Learning and Ecosystem Restoration

• Natural Areas Cleanup
• Exotic Species Removal
• Wetland Planting and Floodplain Restoration

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Landscape and Habitat Enhancement

• Urban Environmental Demonstration Projects
• Build from ARBOR Project and Natural Area
  Creation
• Combine Campus Beautification with Urban Habitat
  Enhancement
• Demonstrate Best Management Practices to
  Community
• Reduce IUPUIs Environmental Impact

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IUPUI as a National Model for Urban Universities

• Link Native Ecosystems, Conservation Corridors,
  Environmental Restoration and Campus
  Beautification
• Create Experiential Education and Volunteerism
  Sites
• Field Research Study Plots for Students
• Exploration Areas for the Center for Young
  Children
• Meditation and Reflection Areas
• Urban Environmental Education Model and Enhanced
  Campus

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Landscaping and Habitat Enhancement

• Benefits of Environmentally Sensitive Landscaping
• Research Opportunities for Students and Faculty
• Improve Water Quality and the Health of Soils
• Provide Habitat for Wildlife
• Protect Biological Diversity
• Help Define Campus Identity
• Foster a Sense of Place
• SAVE MONEY

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Starling Reduction
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Greenway and Campus Greenspace
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Mature Trees
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Landscaping on University Boulevard
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Continual Loss of Trees
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Benefit of Trees in an Urban Environment

• Ecological Values
• Urban Atmosphere Hydrology Wildlife Habitat
  Biodiversity Noise Pollution
• Economic Values
• Increase Real Estate Values Reducing Heating And
  Cooling Costs
• Social Values
• Psychological Benefits Stress Reduction Foster
  a Greater Sense of Place

Heynen, 2002
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Campus Ecosystem and Greenways Integration

• Integrate IUPUI Campus into Greenways System
• Promote Fitness and Active Recreation
• Reduce Vehicular Traffic
• Highlight Linkages Between Natural and Urban
  Environments
• Link IUPUI to the Broader Indianapolis Community

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Access to Greenway?
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Center for Earth and Environmental Science
Fostering a New Level of Interdisciplinary Collabo
ration at IUPUI and Beyond
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Greenways Bike Routes Pedestrian Routes
Links to our Community
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