| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.07 |
| Liaison | Jessica Krejcik |
| Submission Date | Oct. 11, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Concordia University
OP-23: Stormwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 2.00 |
Gerry
Barrette Property & Operations Manager (Loyola) Facilities Management |
Does the institution have a policy, plan, and/or strategies to reduce stormwater runoff from new development projects? :
Does the institution have a policy, plan, and/or strategies to reduce stormwater runoff from ongoing campus operations? :
A brief description of the institution's stormwater management initiatives:
Two roofs at Concordia are already vegetated, including the CJ and MB buildings. The university has also undertaken an engineering survey of additional roofs at the Loyola campus to see about creating more green spaces.
The website URL where information about the institution's stormwater management initiatives, plan or policy is available:
Does the institution have a living or vegetated roof?:
A brief description of the institution's living or vegetated roof:
In 2011, Facilities Operations participated with Action Communiterre to vegetate the CJ roof. Approximately 300 kg of fruits and vegetables were donated to the N.D.G. food bank. The MB roof is also vegetated.
Does the institution have porous paving?:
A brief description of the institution's porous paving:
Does the institution have retention ponds?:
A brief description of the institution's retention ponds:
Does the institution have stone swales?:
A brief description of the institution's stone swales:
Does the institution have vegetated swales?:
A brief description of the institution's vegetated swales:
In the back of the MB building, a series of vegetated swales were built up as part of a gardening project led by the Greenhouse project.
Does the institution employ any other technologies or strategies for stormwater management?:
A brief description of other technologies or strategies for stormwater management employed:
Rain collectors are installed at the Loyola campus along new side walk around the Genomic center. The rain collectors are used to water grass or plants, depending where they are located.
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