TAMUCC: The Green Island

Recycling Services Condensation / Rainwater Reclamation Wind Turbine Energy Solar Energy Hike & Bike Trail Freshwater Habitats Island History Preservation

Water generated from the condensation of HVAC units from Bay Hall, Island Hall, Dugan Wellness Center, Harte Research Institute, and Michael and Karen O’Connor buildings

Condensation Reclamation

Rainwater Reclamation

Two 3500 gallons water storage tanks located at the parking garage

Collects rainwater from parking garage

Feeds the irrigation for parking garage and all around Seahorse Parking lot

Wind Turbines Island Campus

Three 20kW generators and One 4kW generators installed near the Central Plant

The Momentum Campus Three 4kW generators

The Flour Bluff Innovation Center Four 4kW generators installed

The installed capacity of the generators will produce an estimated 217,945 kWh of electricity for renewable energy annually.

Hike & Bike Trail The trail was designed to be enjoyed by both

fitness enthusiasts and nature explorers.

The lighted trail is an excellent location to walk, bike, rollerblade or jog while taking in the splendor of Ward Island.

The trail is for everyone, including our wildlife.

Enhance freshwater vegetation around drain

Re-contour drainage slopes and re-vegetate for stabilization and habitat diversity

Freshwater Habitats

Provide interpretive information on what has inhabited the island

Island History Preservation