Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 65.95
Liaison Kathleen McCaig
Submission Date June 14, 2017
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STARS v2.1

Berea College
OP-23: Rainwater Management

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 2.00 Kathleen McCaig
Sustainability Coordinator
Operations & Sustainability
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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:

The College works with a stormwater management consultant during the design phase to minimize or eliminate stormwater runoff. Stormwater reduction strategies for all new construction is handled under our Ecological Renovation Standards that strive to reach LEED Gold certification. Deep Green Residence Hall, the Ecovillage and Draper Hall have been implemented including bioswales and porous paving, and are good examples of our commitment.


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:

Ecological Standards adopted that strive for LEED Gold Certification on all new construction and major renovation projects.


The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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