| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.14 |
| Liaison | Casey Romero |
| Submission Date | Jan. 12, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Oklahoma State University
OP-27: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Ilda
Hershey Sustainability Coordinator OSU Physical Plant |
Does the institution use Low Impact Development (LID) practices as a matter of policy or standard practice to reduce rainwater/stormwater runoff volume and improve outgoing water quality for new construction, major renovation, and other projects?:
A brief description of the institution’s Low Impact Development (LID) practices:
The University falls under the City of Stillwater's Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) plan.
Has the institution adopted a rainwater/stormwater management policy, plan, or strategies that mitigate the rainwater runoff impacts of ongoing campus operations through the use of green infrastructure? :
A brief description of the institution’s rainwater/stormwater management policy, plan, and/or strategies for ongoing campus operations:
The OSU Landscape Master Plan contains a section on Campus Outdoor Sustainability Strategies, which include: develop rainwater collection systems for use in raw water irrigation; use bio-swales and rain gardens to aid in trapping water, pollutants and silt from stormwater runoff; increase infiltration areas; utilize permeable paving to reduce stormwater runoff; and prevent evaporative water loss through the use of mulch in beds.
A brief description of any rainwater harvesting employed by the institution:
Two large barrels are stationed in the Mother's Garden in front of the Rancher's Club at the Student Union to collect rain water for use in that garden.
Rainwater harvested directly and stored/used by the institution, performance year:
A brief description of any rainwater filtering systems employed by the institution to treat water prior to release:
A brief description of any living or vegetated roofs on campus:
A brief description of any porous (i.e. permeable) paving employed by the institution:
Porous pavers have been used at the Student Union renovation project and in campus street renovation projects including Monroe Street and major pathways such as the Legacy Walk.
A brief description of any downspout disconnection employed by the institution:
A few newer buildings on campus have purposefully been designed with downspouts redirecting rain water into rocked areas slowing the water flow down before dispersing into landscape beds with the hopes to minimize mulch washing and soil erosion.
A brief description of any rain gardens on campus:
The University uses grass and vegetated rain gardens in numerous places across campus.
A brief description of any stormwater retention and/or detention ponds employed by the institution:
Numerous retention and detention ponds are used across campus in accordance with the City of Stillwater's MS4 Plan.
A brief description of any bioswales on campus (vegetated, compost or stone):
The University uses grass and vegetated swales in numerous places across campus.
A brief description of any other rainwater management technologies or strategies employed by the institution:
The University has performed a campus wide sewer line study to evaluate stormwater infiltration into the sanitary sewer system.
The website URL where information about the institution’s rainwater management initiatives, plan or policy is available:
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