Biological Station Sustainable Design Fund ‑ 322804

Technology exists to transform the UMBS into a facility producing no net release of carbon dioxide or other climate warming gases in its operations. Re designing and re budding the UMBS as a carbon neutral field station as consistent with our over all focus on the impacts of climate change on environmental systems. It is also an ideal Leaders and Best project that would engage and attract students serve as a highly visible example of climate friendly human development and function as the first major carbon neutral field station In the world. To determine accurate costs to achieve this goal we need funding to support a comprehensive assessment that addresses UMBS specific needs location and current facility conditions.