| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.05 |
| Liaison | Ellie Perry |
| Submission Date | Feb. 15, 2023 |
California State University, Dominguez Hills
OP-22: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 2.00 |
Ellie
Perry Sustainability Manager Facilities Services |
Which of the following best describes the institution’s approach to rainwater management?:
A brief description of the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices:
The campus has an MS4 permit/stormwater program that monitors and attempts to mitigate stormwater contamination. Per the Sustainable Landscape Plan, the campus also supports green infrastructure, with at least two native gardens specifically designed to function as bioswales (Heritage Creek and the Ocean-Friendly Garden). There are also rain barrels at the Campus Farm and Net Zero Innovation Center.
A copy of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines:
A brief description of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines that supports the responses above:
The MS4 program includes storm drain cleaning, inspections, education and training, assessments of potential impact to surface waters, stormwater pollution prevention plans. It also implements LID runoff standards to reduce runoff from projects that create and/or replace 5000 square feet or more of impervious surface (standardized with system-wide Chancellor's Office guidance).
Website URL where information about the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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