| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.37 |
| Liaison | Laura Bain |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Furman University
OP-23: Stormwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
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:
In 2010 Furman employed Professional Engineering Associates to assemble an updated Storm Water Master Plan as required by Greenville County. The purpose of the report was to generate a Plan that encompasses all of Furman property. The report outlines the original runoff state of the watershed and compares it to current and future land uses. The report was recently accepted by the County.
Additionally, Furman began the lake restoration project, which addresses stormwater runoff that flows into the Furman Lake (a man-made lake built when Furman located to the current campus in the 1950s) from ongoing campus operations and any new development projects, in 2006. This is an ongoing project which has many phases and strategies to improve water quality in the lake; improved management of stormwater is a critical component of improving lake water quality. Also, we are formulating strategies for managing landscape and turfgrass which follow a set of updated best management practices we set forth in the management plan.
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:
Does the institution have porous paving?:
A brief description of the institution's porous paving:
In one of the parking lots located in close proximity to Furman Lake, porous paving materials have been used to assist in controlling runoff to the lake.
Does the institution have retention ponds?:
A brief description of the institution's retention ponds:
Retention ponds have been built on both stream inputs to Furman Lake to reduce sediment input into the lake and better manage stormwater runoff.
Does the institution have stone swales?:
A brief description of the institution's stone swales:
Furman has built several stone swales in strategic areas on campus to better manage stormwater runoff.
Does the institution have vegetated swales?:
A brief description of the institution's vegetated swales:
Furman has built several vegetated swales in strategic areas on campus to better manage stormwater runoff.
Does the institution employ any other technologies or strategies for stormwater management?:
A brief description of other technologies or strategies for stormwater management employed:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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