Sustainability Department News

UMN Crookston students planting trees on campus
The University of Minnesota advances climate resilience through tree and shrub planting initiatives in Crookston
The prevailing north and west winds create harsh conditions for people, landscapes and animals in northwest Minnesota. That’s why the University of Minnesota planted over 1200 trees and shrubs on the Crookston campus and Northwest Research and Outreach Center this spring.
STARS Gold rating
UMN Crookston earns Gold rating from Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System
This accomplishment follows a year of action after the campus’ first submission to which it received a Silver rating.