At Chico State, we are dedicated to sustainable development as a means of balancing human social, cultural, and economic needs with the natural environment by respecting the finite natural resources of this planet and living in harmony with other humans and species now and into the future. We strive to become leaders in achieving a new vision of education, which integrates the principles of sustainable development into the academic programs, practices, and collaborations of our university.
This Web site is the forum for information about Chico State's contributions to sustainable development and this new vision of education. We encourage you to learn more and join us in advancing sustainable development for the future of humanity.
See the NEW 2011 Sustainability Report
This Way to Sustainability VII ~ usually held in the fall, is now scheduled for Spring 2012. Mark your calendars for March 1-3, 2012 for the largest student-run sustainability conference in North America. Registration for the conference is scheduled to open January 1, 2012. Fees for this spectacular conference will be affordable for everyone. Continue to visit our conference web page for details: www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/conference/
We are one of the Top Five 'Green' Colleges in America! Check out the list on Yahoo
And see our Best of - Tapping the Green List
We also made The Princeton Review’s 2011 "Guide to Green Colleges," honoring campuses that "demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability in their academic offerings, campus infrastructure, activities, and career preparation."
Download copy of Residents' Guide to Climate Action (pdf document)
Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve
Are you aware that the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve is available for public use? To find out more please visit our web site at www.csuchico.edu/bccer/
Check out Sustainability at Chico State (YouTube Video)
Educating for Sustainability
CSU, Chico currently offers over 100 "Green Courses".
Click here to check them out .
Click here for information on our Minor in Managing for Sustainability.
See green course syllabi for some of these courses by visiting our Academic Programs page.
What have we accomplished so far?
Take a look...........
