CUSG Environmental Board

The Environmental Board, a joint board of theÌýÌý(CUSG), helps Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØstudents make the Boulder campus a greener, more socially just place by overseeing the activities, budget and programs of the nation’s largest student-run environmental center. As the board of the Environmental Center, as CUSG service center, we work directly with students and administrators to catalyze change.

TheÌýEnvironmental Board has recently met with campus administration to advocate for climate action, joined CUSG onto the UN Global Race to Zero initiativeÌýand passed a building operations bill to increase energy efficiency in CUSG run buildings.ÌýWe administer theÌýSustainable CUÌýfund, which supports student-led, innovative capital projects that promote sustainability on the Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØcampus. Recently, the board created task forces to tackle issues with legislation, social justice and waste diversion on campus.

The Board works closely with CUSG and Legislative Council. In addition to representatives from each of those bodies, the board consists of:

  • Eight student voting members
  • Two community (non-student) voting members
  • ±Ê±ð°ù³¾²¹²Ô±ð²Ô³ÙÌýex-officioÌý³¾±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù²õ (Environmental Center permanent staff)
  • An unlimited number of nonvoting, electedÌýex officioÌý³¾±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù²õ

The CUSG Environmental Center Board (EBoard) supports undocumented students both at Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØand beyond. AllÌýEBoardÌýmeetings are recordedÌýand published for public access. Subcommittee and one-on-one meetings withÌýEBoardÌý³¾±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù²õ areÌýneverÌýrecorded. EBoardÌýstrives to make our meetings as safe and inclusive as possible for all Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØstudents and community members.Ìý

Joining the Board

Would you like to advocate for campus environmental policy, determine funding for innovative sustainability projects, get practical experience, and meet other environmentally concerned students?

New voting members are being sought for Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØEnvironmental Center's governingÌý.ÌýÌý

Fall 2024 meetings are held weekly on Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15pm in University Memorial Center.

Send a statement of interest toÌýeboard@colorado.eduÌýby September 30 to join as a voting member for the 2024-25 year.ÌýÌý

New Meeting Schedule

Spring 2025 meetings are held weekly on Wednesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. in University Memorial Center.Ìý

Meetings are open to the public; all are welcome. If you would like to join one of our meetings, please email eboard@colorado.edu to request the agenda.

Sustainable CU

In the spring of 2005, students voted to dedicate a portion of student fees to implement on-campus projects incorporating renewable energy, energy efficiency, recycling and waste reduction, and other innovative projects to reduce the campus’ impact on climate and environment. Sustainable Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØfunds are used for: capital investment, the purchase of infrastructure necessary for the initiatives, installation of capital projects, educational displays related to the capital projects and any other non-staff operating costs associated with the initiatives. Environmental Board members review Sustainable Â鶹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØfund applications and decide how to distribute funding.ÌýÌý

The Environmental Board accepts small grant proposals on a rolling basis, and accepts large grants during two application cycles – one in the fall semester and one in the spring semester.

ÌýApplication instructions and examples of previously funded projects can be found atÌýSustainable CU.

Meet the Board

Morgan Fritzler

Chair

Student Voting Member

Community Voting Member

Abbey Baldwin

Voting Member

Ash Tribble

Voting Member

Bella Kamplain

Voting Member

Lucas Geerts

Voting Member

Mariah Bowman

Board Member

Alonso Chapa

Board Member

Trinity Johnston

Board Member

Forrest Yegge

Board Member

Ash Lehto

Board Member

Noah Robinson

Board Member