Green Center

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