| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.94 |
| Liaison | Samuel Crowl |
| Submission Date | Aug. 11, 2021 |
Ohio University
OP-22: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 2.00 |
Elaine
Goetz Director of Energy Management Facilities Management & Safety |
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:
Ohio University has a Storm Water Management Program (SWMP), which was adopted in 2017. The SWMP is based on model language from the Ohio EPA and refers to their Rainwater and Land Development: Ohio’s Standards for Stormwater Management manual.
Construction project managers at Ohio University are encouraged to incorporate stormwater best management practices in all construction projects. BMPs such as rain gardens, green roofs, bioswales and bioretention ponds are now applications considered for all new buildings and renovations. A recent renovation project in 2020 for the Scripps College of Communications added a green roof system to catch stormwater runoff, bringing the total green roofs on campus to 3. Most other recent renovations and new builds have also included at least one BMP. Existing campus space is being upgraded to current best management practices as renovations or alterations occur for all other projects. The university is in the process of creating written policies and procedures for low impact development practices as part of new Green Building standards for the Design & Construction department.
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:
See the City of Athens-Ohio University Stom Water Management Program attached above.
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:
Information provided by Elaine Goetz, Director of Energy Management & Sustainability on 3/17/21
Information provided by Elaine Goetz, Director of Energy Management & Sustainability on 3/17/21
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