| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.81 |
| Liaison | Jennifer McLaughlin |
| Submission Date | May 26, 2023 |
South Dakota State University
OP-22: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 2.00 |
Jennifer
McLaughlin Sustainability Intern Facilities and Services |
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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:
SDSU utilizes detention and retention ponds to handle the campus storm water runoff. SDSU also has a bioswale located near the Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering building which consists of vegetation and stones. McCrory Gardens also has both retention and detention areas.
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:
A third party, local engineering firm used a hydraulics and hydrology (H&H) XPSWMM model review and analysis for 2-, 5-, 10-, and 100-year events. The storm water study was done in 2015 and continues to be updated. The study evaluated the current system and made recommendations for improvement. These improvements have and and continue to be incorporated into campus design projects.
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