While the Reflecting Pond and the campus lakes are the heart of the water system at Stanislaus State, the conservation effort encompasses dozens of processes and procedures, all of which fall under the guidance of the University’s Facilities Department.

Heart of Stanislaus State Water Conservation Effort Built Into Master Plan

To most observers, it’s only a pond.

Yes, the Reflecting Pond that graces the main entrance to California State University, Stanislaus is impressive, holding an estimated 4.5 million gallons of water at any given time.