| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.02 |
| Liaison | Rob Williams |
| Submission Date | July 2, 2024 |
Capilano University
OP-22: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 2.00 |
Rob
Williams Project Manager 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:
Measures are taken on a case by case basis including converting some garden areas to rock gardens to reduce water runoff, introducing bioswales and infiltrating water features where possible, monitoring of water usage to ensure no leaks; adherence to the Metro Vancouver Stormwater and Drainage Management Plan and when available the District of North Vancouver Integrated Stormwater Management Plan. To replenish the university's wetland area, water runoff is directed from the neighboring paving areas.
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:
While the University does not yet have comprehensive polices, plans or guidelines that incorporate green infrastructure, the University is ensuring that new building projects meet a minimum of LEED Gold and incorporate LID principles including rain gardens, green roofs, more permable surfaces, etc.
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