Alcala Yearbook 2002

The Environmental Action Group

The Environmental Action Group is a grassroots student organization that has assumed a proactive

role in addressing environmental issues on campus and around San Diego. TEAG has improved the recycling program at USD, participated in beach and canyon cleanups, and has sponsored various educa– tion events, such as an Earth Day celebration that served to inform students about prevalent environmen– tal issues . Our biggest project was the planting of a Native Plant Memorial Garden in memory of those who died in the September 11th tragedy. The purpose of the garden, situated behind the UC, is to serve as a healing community project that will become a place of peaceful reflection. This garden is a symbol of student involvement in campus life and will also be used to display the beauty of the native flora of South ern California.

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