| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.69 |
| Liaison | Derek Nichols |
| Submission Date | Nov. 20, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Buffalo
OP-23: Stormwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Brian
Foti Environmental Programs Manager Environmental Health and Safety |
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Does the institution have a policy, plan, and/or strategies to reduce stormwater runoff from new development projects? :
Yes
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Does the institution have a policy, plan, and/or strategies to reduce stormwater runoff from ongoing campus operations? :
Yes
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A brief description of the institution's stormwater management initiatives:
UB has a policy/plan/strategy to reduce storm runoff from new development and from ongoing campus operations in the form of a Stormwater Management Plan. It is currently in draft form, but has buy-in from the main stakeholders. Stormwater initiatives include recently installed north campus rain gardens; the management of the South Campus as a registered MS4 entity when it does not need to be; continued pursuit of innovative storm management solutions for new construction projects; scheduled storm sewer replacement/repair project for the North Campus.
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The website URL where information about the institution's stormwater management initiatives, plan or policy is available:
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Does the institution have a living or vegetated roof?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution's living or vegetated roof:
A green roof was recently installed on the roof of Davis Hall.
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Does the institution have porous paving?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution's porous paving:
The Harriman Quad has porous paving to reduce runoff into stormwater sewers.
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Does the institution have retention ponds?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution's retention ponds:
There are several retention ponds at UB to reduce stormwater and runoff flow into the sewer system.
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Does the institution have stone swales?:
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A brief description of the institution's stone swales:
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Does the institution have vegetated swales?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution's vegetated swales:
There are vegetated swales throughout campus to reduce stormwater flow.
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Does the institution employ any other technologies or strategies for stormwater management?:
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A brief description of other technologies or strategies for stormwater management employed:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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