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