| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 41.51 |
| Liaison | Lori Chance |
| Submission Date | May 16, 2024 |
Messiah University
OP-22: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 2.00 |
Brandon
Hoover Director of Sustainability Operations |
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Which of the following best describes the institution’s approach to rainwater management?:
Less comprehensive policies, plans or guidelines that incorporate green infrastructure
A brief description of the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices:
Messiah's practices around green infrastructure are driven to ensure the health of the Yellow Breeches creek which runs through campus. The practices to date include:
- repairing and planting of a riparian buffer around the creek
- previous pavement in two parking lots
- curb side cutouts diverting water into pervious pavement or rain gardens
- five rain gardens located around the campuses two newest buildings
- repairing and planting of a riparian buffer around the creek
- previous pavement in two parking lots
- curb side cutouts diverting water into pervious pavement or rain gardens
- five rain gardens located around the campuses two newest buildings
A copy of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines:
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A brief description of the institution’s rainwater management policy, plan, and/or guidelines that supports the responses above:
The College works closely with our campus planning firm, Derk and Edson, to ensure we are meeting our desire for low impact development, and taking the necessary steps to ensure we protect the health of the Yellow Breeches creek.
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