| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.66 |
| Liaison | Amber Saxton |
| Submission Date | Feb. 22, 2024 |
George Mason University
OP-22: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Zhongyan
Xu Manager, Civil and Environmental Engineering Facilities Management |
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:
Following federal and state laws and regulations, Mason's Stormwater Management Program takes a comprehensive approach to minimize the impacts of runoff associated with land disturbance such as flooding, erosion, and water pollution. Due to current developmental expansion, Mason’s approach to achieve stormwater quality and quantity compliance is to mimic the natural hydrologic cycle through structural BMPs and low impact design practices. Moreover, as land disturbing activities take place, Mason continues to incorporate cost effective measures to protect and/or improve natural areas during and after construction. In addition to the ongoing efforts to preserve the natural landscape, Mason strives to reduce impervious areas as much as possible and create more vegetated regions.
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:
They are available online: https//stormwater.gmu.edu
Mason's stormwater management Program includes proper education and public outreach, public involvement and participation, illicit discharge detection and spill prevention, construction site stormwater runoff control, and maintenance and repair of permanent stormwater management facilities, and pollution prevention and training program. It is an integral component of Mason’s design, construction, maintenance, and management of Mason’s facilities and campuses. It applies to plan design, construction, inspection, and maintenance activities on Mason's campuses.
Website URL where information about the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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