Environmental Student Groups
Below is a list of active environment or sustainability related student groups at the University of Washington, inactive groups are also listed below the table. For information on non-environmentally related student groups, see the RSO Directory.
Also, connect with others interested in Sustainability on the UW Sustainability Facebook Group
Student Group |
Purpose |
Website |
| American Fisheries Society University of Washington Student Chapter | The mission of the Chapter is to advance the conservation and intelligent management of aquatic resources within a context of sound ecological principles, gather and disseminate information pertaining to aquatic science and fisheries management. | |
| American Water Resources Association | To share ideas within the water resources community at the University of Washington and to provide students with opportunities to interact with water resources professionals. | |
| American Water Works Association and Water Environment Federation Student Chapter at the UW | The Chapter will support and promote students' development in both the professional and academic realms. | |
| Beekeeping | Managing the UW Farm hives; Learning about bees, beekeeping and pollination; Continuously basking in the amazement of the honey bee! | |
| Biodiesel Cooperative | The Biodiesel Cooperative's goal is to prepare students for jobs in alternative energy through hands-on experiences. To achieve this end the Biodiesel Cooperative will arrange and execute a plan to utilize waste cooking oil from Housing and Food Services at the University of Washington for the student-led production of biodiesel in perpetuity. | |
| Campus Sustainability Fund | Our goal is to create a sustainable campus and foster an environmentally conscious culture by funding student-led projects that lessen the University of Washington's environmental impact. | |
| College Greens, UW Chapter | To promote the Green Party's 10 key values of environmental and social justice within the UW Community. | |
| Dead Elk Society | The Dead Elk Society works to promote social interaction and networking between graduate students, faculty and staff in the School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. | |
| Earth Club, UW Chapter | To plan and execute projects that encourage environmental stewardship on campus and in the UW community. | |
| UW EcoCar2 | Representing the University of Washington, we are a team of engineering and business students competing in the General Motors and US Department of Energy sponsored EcoCAR 2 competition. Looking beyond the scope of the competition, we hope to establish the Advanced Vehicle Works facility as the center for future fuel technology research at the University of Washington. | |
| EcoReps at the University of Washington | Eco-reps are students who actively engage their peers to promote and encourage sustainable behavior. Eco-Reps will work in alignment with the UW Environmental Policy statement and the Climate Action Plan goals to decrease UW's environmental impact. | |
| Engineers Without Borders | To help disadvantaged communities improve their quality of life through the implementation of environmentally and economically sustainable engineering solutions. | |
| Fisheries Interdisciplinary Network of Students | To provide graduate student representation at the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, participate in curriculum development, faculty searches, and social events. | |
| Food Law Society | The purpose of the Food Law Society at the University of Washington School of Law is to educate UW School of Law students and community members on legal issues affecting the global food supply with a special focus on local agriculture and regulation. | |
| Forest Club | To promote camaraderie between students, faculty, and alumni of the School of Forest Resources by organizing social and academic events. | |
| Global Water Brigade at the UW | To unite students and under-resourced communities to develop and implement clean water projects through community assessments, water quality monitoring, water treatment, infrastructural development, community leader training, and education. | |
| Green Tea Party | A monthly party for UW environmental groups to share ideas and collaborate on projects while drinking green tea. |
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| GreenEvans |
Connect graduate students interested in environmental issues within the Evans School and across campus,
Provide an arena for students to create lasting networks, which will help further students’ future professional goals, focus on environmental public policy and problem solving occurring locally and globally, enhance students’ understanding and participation in the environmental policy process, and increase all Evans School students’ knowledge of environmental issues through events, panel discussions and social activities.
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| Husky Sustainable Storms | Husky Sustainable Storms (or HSS), an initiative launched by students, faculty and staff of the University of Washington to mitigate stormwater runoff on-campus by designing and building a stormwater treatment structure that mimics ecological processes and reflects environmental values. | |
| Real Food Challenge (RFC) | RFC is student run campaign dedicated to working with UW and HFS to provide ecologically sustainable, locally sourced, humanely and fairly produced food to students on campus in HFS dining facilities. | |
| Society for Ecological Restoration University of Washington Student Guild | To create a community for networking among UW and regional restoration students, researchers, practitioners, and other organizations and to share information and job/research opportunities related to restoration ecology. | |
| Society for Undergraduate Resources in Fisheries | To enrich the educational and social experience for undergraduate students in the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences through activities that promote community and support undergraduate growth through learning. | |
| Student Association for Fire Ecology | To provide students from diverse backgrounds with an open forum on fire ecology through which research can be shared, networks formed and funding and information resources be accessed. | |
| Student Association for Green Environments (SAGE) | To spread awareness for environmental issues on and off campus and to promote events for greener, sustainable environment. We are committed to community engagement and education, and creating professional opportunities. | |
| The Student Conservation Association, UW Chapter | Our mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land. We do so via conservation projects across Seattle. | |
| Student Environmental Health Association | To promote awareness of the far-reaching impacts of the environment on human health and create networking opportunities for the members in the professional field of environmental health. | |
| Student Food Cooperative |
Operates a cafe in the South Campus Center and a cart on Red Square, affordably providing healthy, organic, local and sustainably-grown food. By working with the UW Farm, we will turn passive customers into active participants in each step of the food system. The goal of the cooperative is to make the university more sustainable by changing lifestyles through engendering a culture of sustainability.
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| Students Expressing Environmental Dedication (SEED) | SEED encourages environmentally sound practices in the residence halls and serves to raise awareness about environmental issues that affect the residential community. | |
| Sustainability Organization UWB/CCC | To promote interest in and provide information on sustainable development, agriculture, planning, research, policy, education and practices on the Bothell campus of the University of Washington and the local community. | |
| Technical Association of Pulp and Paper Industry, University of Washington Student Chapter | To promote the curricular, professional, and social development of University of Washington students majoring in Bioresource Science and Engineering. | |
| The Botany Club at UW | To inform and excite the University of Washington community about the wonderful world of plants. | |
| The Coastal Society | A student chapter of a national organization of private sector, academic, and government professionals and students dedicated to addressing emerging coastal issues. | |
| The Explorers' Guild | We are a social club dedicated to having fun while exploring and appreciating the natural and urban offerings of the Pacific Northwest. Club activities include canoeing, hiking, picnics, and trips to downtown Seattle and surrounding areas. | |
| The Washington Journal of Environmental Law and Policy | The Washington Journal of Environmental Law and Policy seeks to publish leading scholarship and analysis of the domestic and international laws governing human interactions with the natural world. | |
| Union Bay Natural Area Restoration Group | To perform habitat restoration work at the Union Bay Natural Area. | To sign up for updates, email: ubna.restoration@gmail.com |
| Urban Farmers | The UW. Farm's purpose is to educate the UW. community about the global impacts of our food choices as well as teach students how to grow food in a sustainable manner. | |
| UW Solar | An interdisciplinary team of students at the University of Washington in conversation with the UW Housing & Food Services regarding the development of a solar installation with accompanying Industrial Control Systems on buildings at the UW campus, and are engaged in providing effective outreach to students about the benefits of smart solar investments. | |
| Vertical Farmers of the Pacific Northwest | To utilize current and future technologies to better provide healthy, sustainable produce for urban populations. We strive to involve students from all majors and backgrounds to join our group and find solutions to food security. | |
| WashPIRG | An organization dedicated to facing up to society's big problems, taking action, and winning concrete changes that improve the quality of our lives. | |
| Wildlife Society Student Chapter at the University of Washington | Promote the conservation of wildlife species and the ecosystems that sustain them; provide members with an understanding of wildlife management, wildlife biology, and conservation biology. | |
| Xi Sigma Pi Forestry Honor Society | To promote and maintain a high standard of scholarship and integrity among students of forestry, environmental science, and natural resources at the University of Washington. |
Inactive Student Groups:
Adventure & Wilderness Outdoor Leisure Club
Latest Activity: 2006-2007
Bourgeois Environmental Stewardship Street Team
Latest Activity: 2008-2009
Ecological Living Student Association raised money for sustainable food systems on campus.
Latest Activity: 2011-2012
Website, RSO Directory Entry
Fair Trade Coffee Coalition
Latest Activity: 2008-2009
Food Group at UW was to promote and raise awareness of nutrition to the University of Washington campus and the greater Seattle area.
Latest Activity: 2010-2011
Website
Forestry Graduate Student Society
Latest Activity: 2006-2007
Global Environmental Brigades was one of nine programs offered by Global Brigades: a large student-led organization that empowers volunteers to facilitate sustainable solutions in under-resourced communities. We focus on reversing environmental degradation in these communities by encouraging reforestation and sustainable agriculture, implementing waste management, and offering educational programs.
Latest Activity: 2011-2012
Facebook, RSO Directory Entry
Go Green
Latest Activity: 2008-2009
Graduate Environmental Policy Forum
Latest Activity: 2009-2010
Green Coalition
Latest Activity: 2011-2012
Green Development & Sustainable Practices
Latest Activity: 2009-2010
Green Law Environmental Law Society was devoted to education, advocacy, community outreach, outdoor recreation, and other programming related to environmental law.
Latest Activity: 2011-2012
Website, Law Student Groups, RSO Directory Entry
Hiking Club
Latest Activity 2008-2009
Increasing Biodiversity with Owls at the UW aimed to increase campus biodiversity by incorporating owl boxes.
Latest Activity: 2010-2011
RSO Directory Entry
International Forestry Students Association, UW Chapter engaged students in forestry as an international endeavor.
Latest Activity: 2010-2011
Marine Affairs Student Association
Latest Activity: 2008-2009
Net Impact UW Tacoma Undergrad Chapter equipped students to integrate sustainability of people, planet, and profits into their academic and professional careers, which are reinforced by our commitment to citizenship and our community.
Latest Activity: 2011-2012
Website
Outdoor Adventure Club (We the Wild Things Go) was to promote and facilitate student discovery of, and engagement with the natural world through group hiking trips around the Seattle area.
Latest Activity: 2011-2012
RSO Directory Entry
P-Patch Collective
Latest Activity: 2009-2010
Project Earth - UWT promoted an awareness of environmental issues and remain dedicated to the conservation, protection, and improvement of our environment.
Latest Activity: 2010-2011
Website
Sierra Student Coalition at the University of Washington
Latest Activity: 2009-2010
Society of American Foresters
Latest Activity: 2008-2009
Student Green Building Council was an undergraduate organization focusing in innovative energy efficiency for student housing.
Latest Activity: 2010-2011
RSO Directory Entry
Student Oceanographic Society
Latest Activity: 2010-2011
Students for South American Biodiversity
Latest Activity: 2008-2009
Sustainability Fund Working Group
Latest Activity: 2009-2010
Team Habitat UW was a club for students to participate in weekend Habitat For Humanity and Mountain to Sound Greenway volunteering opportunities.
Latest Activity: 2011-2012
RSO Directory Entry
The Mountaineers at UW
Latest Activity: 2006-2007
The Owl Club raised awareness of endangered owls.
Latest Activity: 2010-2011
RSO Directory Entry
Undergraduate Fisheries Club
Latest Activity: 2010-2011
USGBC University of Washington was to promote a green campus and city, improving energy efficiency, conserving resources and enhancing environmental quality by educating for sustainability and designing healthy built environments.
Latest Activity: 2011-2012
RSO Directory Entry
Water 1st UW Chapter
Latest Activity: 2007-2008
Weekend Hiking Club
Latest Activity: 2005-2006
Climate Action Plan
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