| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.13 |
| Liaison | Olivia Wiebe |
| Submission Date | Dec. 28, 2023 |
University of Idaho
OP-22: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 2.00 |
Elmer
Johnson McKinstry McKinstry |
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:
UI operates under an MS4 permit which includes retention/detention ponds, two building level rainwater collection systems for irrigation, etc. Over the past 20 years UI has replanted grasses, trees, and other vegetation along the local stream to improve the overall health and sustainability of Paradise Creek.)
The University uses best management practices and City of Moscow specifications to reduce or eliminate the negative impacts of stormwater runoff including reducing or controlling flooding, reducing erosion and improving water quality.
Best management practices include:
• Stormwater runoff is diverted away from Paradise Creek toward retentions ponds which hold water until pollutants settle to the bottom. After a period of time water is released slowly into the creek.
• Water quality inlets, also known as separators, remove oil and grease from parking lots prior to discharge to the stormwater drains.
• Vegetative landscaping slows stormwater runoff and reduces or eliminates the negative impacts.
• Regular cleaning of all catch basin and manhole systems helps to control flooding and prevents damage caused by flooding. Student volunteers have also added labels to catch basins alerting people that the catch basin drains into Paradise Creek.
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:
In May 2022, UI published its updated stormwater management program report, as required by the NPDES Permit #ID2028576. The document describes the activities and control measures conducted to meet the terms and conditions of the permit.
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:
Elmer Johnson, McKinstry
*The University of Idaho is an active member of Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee (PBAC). This organization is comprised of inter-agency civic organizations and non-governmental entities serving to protect and preserve the Palouse Water Shed and ecological environment as well as improve and restore existing water resources for present and future generations.
Elmer Johnson, McKinstry
*The University of Idaho is an active member of Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee (PBAC). This organization is comprised of inter-agency civic organizations and non-governmental entities serving to protect and preserve the Palouse Water Shed and ecological environment as well as improve and restore existing water resources for present and future generations.
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