| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.10 |
| Liaison | Kristin Larson |
| Submission Date | Aug. 1, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
San Diego State University
OP-23: Stormwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Randy
Frater Lead Grounds Engineer Physical Plant |
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:
SDSU pursues a strategy of integrated grounds and construction practices to manage storm water. Examples include the practice of paving central campus walkways with porous pavers to absorb water into the ground and reduce runoff. The SDSU Grounds Department has a practice of replacing hardscape with landscape on slopes and high runoff areas when redesigning landscape. Grounds maintenance crews use mulch and other methods to reduce irrigation evaporation and support soil absorption.
Campus storm water is filtered to reduce debris. One filter to catch heavy metals, oil, and other pollutants. One filter is by A-lot and empties to Alverado Creek, the other is by Aquaplex.
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:
The Parking Structure 5 has a vegetated roof which is a field for athletics.
Does the institution have porous paving?:
A brief description of the institution's porous paving:
Centennial walkway, the main campus walkway is comprised of porous and permeable pavement to reduce runoff.
Does the institution have retention ponds?:
A brief description of the institution's retention ponds:
Does the institution have stone swales?:
A brief description of the institution's stone swales:
Stone/concrete swales are a part of erosion reduction efforts near parking Lot X on the North side of campus.
Does the institution have vegetated swales?:
A brief description of the institution's vegetated swales:
Vegetated swales are integrated on slopes throughout campus as appropriate. Examples include the fields west of Parking Structure 5 and vegetated swales on slopes on the east side of campus.
Does the institution employ any other technologies or strategies for stormwater management?:
A brief description of other technologies or strategies for stormwater management employed:
The Environmental Health and Safety office maintains a storm preparedness program. Each fall, irrigation specialists are responsible for checking drains and swales for debris and contaminates to help reduce pollution flow into the streams and ocean.
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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