I have always loved the green grass and flowers around campus. I love how Prexy’s Pasture is green and I can sit on the grass and hang out or do my homework.
However, it came to my attention last year when I lived in the residence halls, that UW runs their sprinklers during
the day.
Not only do they run during the day, an excessive amount of water is wasted in other ways.
I have always believed that watering during the day is wasteful, as the weather is hot and the water can quickly evaporate.
Although only a small amount is evaporated, I cannot help but notice the amount of water that flows down the gutters and into the drains. This wastes water regardless of whether it is night or day. I feel that with such great staff at UW, they could easily fix the problem. I am not a water expert, nor is it my job to care. I just do not like how water is wasted.
We are in a drought, and we need to conserve as much water as we possibly can. I do not mind UW watering the grass and trees, but they could be a little more conscious about it.
The university could fix the sprinklers so that they just run on the grass, not on the sidewalks and streets. Perhaps they could cut down the watering time. Now that winter is on the way and summer is just about over, they could stand to be a tighter with the water.
Although I have never personally experienced it, I have also heard that the water quality in the dorms is horrible. Perhaps UW could work on the water quality in the dorms and less on the quality of their grass.
If the university could cut down the amount of water they waste, I think they would be doing many people a favor. I do not think the life of the grass will decrease if they cut down a few minutes, or change the watering schedule to early mornings or later evenings. Regardless of the university’s decision, I hope UW continues to amaze me with beautiful flowers and comfortable, green grass.
