| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.20 |
| Liaison | Scott Carlin |
| Submission Date | July 15, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
LIU Post
OP-27: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
William
Kirker Director Facilities Services |
Does the institution use Low Impact Development (LID) practices as a matter of policy or standard practice to reduce rainwater/stormwater runoff volume and improve outgoing water quality for new construction, major renovation, and other projects?:
A brief description of the institution’s Low Impact Development (LID) practices:
In accordance with the Nassau County Storm Water Management Program, LIU Post uses Low Impact Development (LID) practices where feasible to reduce stormwater runoff volume and to improve outgoing water quality for new construction, major renovation, and other projects that increase paved surface area on campus or otherwise significantly change the campus grounds. Since Long Island receives 100% of its drinking water from its groundwater, LIU Post is committed to raising awareness about issues surrounding stormwater management as well as doing its part to enhance water quality in the region through the use of Low Impact Development practices.
Has the institution adopted a rainwater/stormwater management policy, plan, or strategies that mitigate the rainwater runoff impacts of ongoing campus operations through the use of green infrastructure? :
A brief description of the institution’s rainwater/stormwater management policy, plan, and/or strategies for ongoing campus operations:
LIU Post has adopted a number of strategies that mitigate the rainwater runoff impacts of ongoing campus operations. In partnership with the Nassau County Soil and Water Conservation District, LIU Post addresses both the quantity and quality of rainwater runoff through the use of green infrastructure projects like rain gardens and retention ponds.
A brief description of any rainwater harvesting employed by the institution:
Rainwater harvested directly and stored/used by the institution, performance year:
A brief description of any rainwater filtering systems employed by the institution to treat water prior to release:
A brief description of any living or vegetated roofs on campus:
A brief description of any porous (i.e. permeable) paving employed by the institution:
A brief description of any downspout disconnection employed by the institution:
A brief description of any rain gardens on campus:
LIU Post is site to the first rain garden installed at a regional university. At approximately 1,900 square feet, it is also the largest rain garden on Long Island. The rain garden was strategically placed at the edge of a very large parking lot where a spillway diverts all runoff to the rain garden.
A brief description of any stormwater retention and/or detention ponds employed by the institution:
A brief description of any bioswales on campus (vegetated, compost or stone):
A brief description of any other rainwater management technologies or strategies employed by the institution:
The website URL where information about the institution’s rainwater management initiatives, plan or policy is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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