Organizations and Departments with a Focus on the Environment

Conservation Biology has as its central tenet the protection of the world’s biodiversity. Biodiversity, the sum total of all living things, represents the immense variation and richness found in the natural world.

EAO is a student led organization that strives to create a more environmentally friendly campus. Be a part of the student voice in the environmental community, in the North Country and around the world.  » read more

The Environmental Studies Department gives students a broad understanding of the complex nature of environmental problems. The aim is to provide specific knowledge of the relationship between traditional disciplines and environmental studies. The program also hopes to foster an integrated and coherent approach for environmental problem solving.

The Green House (Low Impact Living Theme Cottage) seeks to create a comfortable living space for ecologically-minded and environmentally-conscious individuals on campus. We strive to be a leader in environmental activism at St. Lawrence. » read more

An organization dedicated to promote and preserve local and international food traditions and to work towards creating just and sustainable food systems while creating stronger ties between SLU students and the greater community. 

The Campus Committee on Sustainability and Climate Neutrality will consider means to move the University toward environmental sustainability and review the University's progress toward this goal and the goal of climate neutrality. Specifically the committee will review and approve revisions to the Climate Action Plan (CAP) and successive Work Plans for the implementation of the CAP.

The committee will ensure effective communication with the campus and larger community about the University's plans to achieve climate neutrality and environmental sustainability, and its progress toward these goals.

The committee will also seek ways to heighten education about climate neutrality and sustainability at the University through the classroom curriculum and by other appropriate means.

Campus Committee on Sustainability and Climate Neutrality meetings are open to others (students, faculty, and staff) who are interested in tackling sustainability and climate neutrality issues on campus. » read more

Check out the minutes from our latest meeting to see what we're currently working on.