| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 78.69 |
| Liaison | Lindsey Kalkbrenner |
| Submission Date | Feb. 14, 2023 |
Santa Clara University
OP-22: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Brian
Bettencourt Grounds, Waste and Fleet Supervisor Facilities |
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:
When the University initiates new facility construction or major renovation projects, impacts on the surrounding site are minimized as much as possible, and projects are designed to meet or exceed state stormwater quality provision C.3. This is typically accomplished through the use of bioswales and permeable pavers.
Prior to and during the winter rainy season, the Facilities Department (Grounds Maintenance and other staff as required) cleans areas around campus storm drain inlets to prevent debris from blocking and or obstructing natural stormwater flow from backing up and ponding.
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:
Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program - C.3. Stormwater Handbook
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/dpd/Programs/Stormwater/Pages/Stormwater.aspx
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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