Going Green 
Environmental Sustainability Efforts at the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
Electricity
- Deriving power from 100% Renewable Energy Sources
Made possible by contribution from John and Patti Proctor
- Reducing usage 30% through conservation measures
Made possible by Ward Museum Staff and Salisbury University’s PEPCO initiative
Purchasing & Waste Reduction
- Creation of a Sustainable Purchasing Policy
In partnership with Salisbury University’s ABLE internship program
- Reducing, Reusing and Recycling in all sectors of museum work
Storm Water
- Installed Rain Garden and Rain Barrels on South Side of Museum
In partnership with Lower Shore Tributary Team and Chesapeake Bay Gateway Network
- Monitoring Water Quality of Schumaker Pond
In partnership with Wicomico Creekwatchers
Habitat and Wildlife
- Improving grounds by incorporating Native Plantings
In partnership with Lower Shore Land Trust
- Installed Bird Feeding Garden, Fishing Pier & Observation Scope
In partnership with Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network
- Participating in Project Feeder Watch program
In partnership with Museum Volunteers and Cornell Center for Ornithology
- Offering Discovery Packs for Exploration of Nature Trail & Grounds
In partnership with Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network
Promoting a Conservation Message
- Supporting SU’s pledge to the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment
- Serving 10,000 students annually with environmental education programs
In partnership with MD State Department of Education
- Assisting areas schools in becoming Green Schools
In partnership with Maryland Association for Outdoor and Environmental Education
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