To initiate and implement sustainable activities throughout the city of Muncie and to assist the city in completing its quality of life plan, beginning to implement key projects and achieving official CLEAN status. 

Action

Created and documented activities promoting the city's long-term involvement in sustainability, environmental responsibility and quality of life.  Worked with Muncie CLEAN stakeholders, Muncie Reuse Center, city and Sanitary District department heads, and the Blue Bag Program personnel to identify projects and initiate implementation. 

Results

Quality of Life Plan; projects implemented or in the process of implementation; brochures and fliers; and increased business contribution of materials to the Muncie Reuse Center.

Faculty Mentor

Dr. John Motloch, Department of Landscape Architecture

Partners

Muncie Mayor Dan C. Canan; Muncie CLEAN Stakeholders Group including Richard Huyck, John Craddock, and Nikki Grigsby of the Muncie Sanitary District; Barbara Smith of the Muncie Water Pollution Control; and Stacey Martindale, Environmental Manager, Pollution Prevention, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM).

Students

Michelle Elsner, Naomi Lewis, Amanda Weiss, Abby White, Randall Williams

ElkhartCLEAN; Indiana CLEAN Program

Purpose

  To initiate projects and programs that are environmentally beneficial, that enhance quality of life, and that help the city of Elkhart earn an official Indiana CLEAN designation.

Action

In the fall semester, the team enhanced the city's understanding of a large number of envisioned projects.  In the spring semester, the team focused on three of these projects: the City of Elkhart's Community Assessment Program, a LEED Workshop to be hosted by the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce, and the Waterpark Development Project.

Results

The team helped construct an environmental management plan for the city of Elkhart, which included programs to help Elkhart receive CLEAN designation.  Part of the team is working on a presentation to educate the community on LEED concepts and how following these concepts can enhance the city.  Another portion of our team is identifying ways to make the waterpark more sustainable. 

Faculty Mentor

Dr. John Motloch, Department of Landscape Architecture

Partners

Environmental Center Director Rhonda DeCaire; Aquatic Biologist Joe Foy; Regulatory Affairs Personnel Mark Salee; Public Policy Manager Kyle Hannin; Parks Department Superintendent Bob Edel; Stacey Martindale, Environmental Manager, Pollution Prevention, Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM).

Students

Ryne Brutus (spring), Danielle Deardurff, Jonathan Hamm, Elizabeth McFarland, Sarah Vessel (fall), Michael Wieczorek, Anthony York