Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 59.08
Liaison John Pumilio
Submission Date July 17, 2013
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STARS v1.2

Colgate University
OP-23: Stormwater Management

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 John Pumilio
Director of Sustainability
Sustainability Office
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Does the institution have a policy, plan, and/or strategies to reduce stormwater runoff from new development projects? :
Yes

Does the institution have a policy, plan, and/or strategies to reduce stormwater runoff from ongoing campus operations? :
Yes

A brief description of the institution's stormwater management initiatives:

All major renovations and new construction projects utilize retention ponds and porous surfaces in parking areas.


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?:
No

A brief description of the institution's living or vegetated roof:
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Does the institution have porous paving?:
Yes

A brief description of the institution's porous paving:

We implemented porous paving in the parking area of our new fitness center.


Does the institution have retention ponds?:
Yes

A brief description of the institution's retention ponds:

We constructed a retention pond as part of our new fitness center.


Does the institution have stone swales?:
No

A brief description of the institution's stone swales:
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Does the institution have vegetated swales?:
No

A brief description of the institution's vegetated swales:
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Does the institution employ any other technologies or strategies for stormwater management?:
Yes

A brief description of other technologies or strategies for stormwater management employed:

We are adding 30 acres to our "no mow" portfolio to reduce runoff into Taylor Lake and to avoid labor costs and emissions associated with mowing. Additionally, our Campus Master Plan is dedicated to restoring our watershed by separating Taylor Lake from Payne Creek and planting native vegetation and reducing runoff of paved surfaces.


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