A Multitude of Mulch
By: Alexander Fegley
Lehigh values its aesthetic value as a beautiful campus. The excessive use of mulch on our highly sloped terrain, however, is futile and unnecessary. The rain carries a large proportion of this mulch away. Established growing systems of grass, trees and other plants have infused root systems allowing them to maintain their position through a variety of weather conditions. Lehigh could benefit from replacing mulched areas with living plants that are more resistant to erosion. This shift would act to save Lehigh on the immense upkeep costs while showcasing the natural beauty of our campus. Currently, Lehigh contracts mulch to be literally pumped through hoses from a truck onto campus. Mulch is simply not a necessary expenditure of the schools resources.
