Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 38.93
Liaison Veronica Johnson
Submission Date May 10, 2018
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Southwestern University
OP-23: Rainwater Management

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Keara Hudler
Student Sustainability Coordinator
Environmental Studies
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Which of the following best describes the institution’s approach to rainwater management?:
Comprehensive policies, plans or guidelines that require LID practices for all new projects

A brief description of the institution’s green infrastructure and LID practices:
Southwestern University has many LID practices, including filtration and retention ponds as well as using native plants on campus.

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:
Southwestern University has various ways that it manages the use of water. There are programs in place for rainwater collection and irrigation systems based on transpiration and evaporation rates. TCEQ and the City of Georgetown also have strict standards that must be adhered to.

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