1. Snow Removal is one major responsibility of the grounds department.  In the event of any significant snowfall roads, parking lots, and paths will be plowed and salted to keep at least one pathway to each building clear.  It is the department's goal to maximize safety so if any potentially hazardous areas of ice or snow remain, please report it to the Physical Plant.  If conditions are dangerous, campus may be closed, signs will be posted at the entrances.

    2. The Grounds Department is responsible for the spraying of herbicides and pesticides to maintain the beauty of our campus environment.  At normal levels the chemicals that are used present a low-risk to passersby; the gear worn by the applicators is to protect them in case of equipment failure which could cause the chemicals to be released at a higher concentrations.  After the spraying of herbicides, signs will be placed to advise people to keep off the grass until it dries.  The proportion of air being drawn from outside is such that the chemicals being used should not affect people inside the buildings.

    3.  The IUS campus contains three bodies of water which are maintained by the Grounds department.  No swimming or boating is allowed in any of them.  Fishing is allowed in the lake behind the University Center and in the pond near the baseball field.  Periodically these are treated with chemicals to control aquatic weeds.  If it is necessary, signs will be posted telling when it's safe to fish again.