Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 58.23
Liaison Sarah Williams
Submission Date July 24, 2023

STARS v2.2

Whitman College
OP-22: Rainwater Management

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 2.00 Sarah Williams
Sustainability Manager
Office of Sustainability, Facilities 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:
Given its age, much of the infrastructure in place does not meet green infrastructure and LID practices. We aim to achieve LEED certification in new construction projects. Stanton Hall achieved LEED Platinum with 23 of 26 Sustainable Sites credits awarded. Cleveland Commons achieved LEED Gold with 24 of 26 Sustainable Sites credits awarded. All new construction will follow Green Design standards and LID practices.

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:
The institution is committed to meeting at least LEED Silver standards in all new construction.

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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