Green infrastructure is really important for making our campuses more eco-friendly and sustainable. It helps the environment in many ways. Here are some key benefits:

1. Managing Stormwater:

   • Green roofs can help reduce the amount of rainwater that runs off by up to 65% compared to regular roofs.
   • Rain gardens filter out pollution and can manage about 30% of the stormwater on campus.

2. Helping Wildlife:

   • Planting gardens with native plants can bring more local wildlife, like bees and butterflies. Studies show this can increase pollinator populations by 50%.

3. Saving Energy:

   • Trees provide shade, which can lower the cooling costs of buildings by 15-50%. This means big savings on energy bills!

4. Improving Air Quality:

   • Trees and plants in cities can remove up to 24 million tons of pollution from the air every year in the U.S. This helps keep everyone healthier.

5. Storing Carbon:

   • Urban trees absorb about 1.1 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) each year. This is very important for fighting climate change.

6. Getting the Community Involved:

   • When students participate in green projects, they become more aware of environmental issues. Over 70% of students say they feel more connected to the environment after participating.

All of these actions help reduce harm to the environment. They make sure that campus activities support practices that are good for our planet's health.