Building a greener campus for a brighter future

Sustainable Nevada develops green initiatives on campus, providing engagement and educational opportunities, working to make silver and blue the new green.

What's new on our sustainable campus

Exterior south view of the John Tulloch Business Building

The future of business starts this October

The LEED-certified John Tulloch Business Building is thoughtfully designed to encourage and support innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurial thinking for all Wolf Pack students.

Computer accessories, including a keyboard and a wireless mouse, sit on a desk.

E-waste drop off

Students, staff and faculty can drop off limited personal e-waste items at the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center and DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library Makerspace. Learn more about eligible items and drop-off locations.

Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences exterior surrounded by trees.

Lake Tahoe Sustainability Certificate

During a Semester at Tahoe, students can engage with an interdisciplinary curriculum and thoughtful place-bound experiences.

Join us for events focused on sustainability

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Coming together across campus

The sustainability committee is a working committee that brings together passionate students and faculty from across campus who are committed to creating meaningful and lasting change for our community.

Meet the Committee

Get involved

Whether you're a student, faculty or a member of our community, we have many ways for you to get involved in sustainability. Sign up for our newsletter, join a club, or be a part of our committee and more!

Connect with us
Morrill Hall surrounded by green grass and tall trees with green foliage.

Sustainability in our academic programs

Campus initiatives

Sustainability on campus, in our community and beyond

A person holds up the book Environmental Change in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

New book takes a deep dive into the interplay between science and public policy at Lake Tahoe

The publication documents the role of the critical findings on climate change and their impacts on decision making about environmental policy at the lake

Two women holding award plaques from the Nevada Press Association.

Students win Nevada Press Association awards for agricultural and environmental reporting

Students report on today’s pressing issues: environmental and agricultural sustainability, understanding of different cultures to avoid conflict, and wildfire prevention

Person in hiking boots standing on rocks in a stream, using a metal detector to search the water.

Regional water and environmental stakeholders gather for annual symposium

University researchers and water experts presented May 1-2 at the Truckee River Watershed Symposium

Supporting the Wolf Pack Rising Strategic Plan

Learn how we're making silver and blue the new green

Read the University's goal