| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 33.11 |
| Liaison | Natalie Sobrinski |
| Submission Date | June 25, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Muhlenberg College
OP-23: Stormwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
David
Rabold Capital Projects Manager Planning |
Does the institution have a policy, plan, and/or strategies to reduce stormwater runoff from new development projects? :
Does the institution have a policy, plan, and/or strategies to reduce stormwater runoff from ongoing campus operations? :
A brief description of the institution's stormwater management initiatives:
All new construction, major renovations and other project that increase hard surfaces have to have an approved (City, County and State DEP) storm water management plan.
The policy, plan, and/or strategies address both the quantity and quality (or contamination level) of storm water runoff.
The policy, plan, and/or strategies cover the entire campus. While the specific strategies or practices adopted may vary depending on project type and location, this credit is reserved for institutions that mitigate storm water runoff impacts consistently during new construction.
The website URL where information about the institution's stormwater management initiatives, plan or policy is available:
Does the institution have a living or vegetated roof?:
A brief description of the institution's living or vegetated roof:
The Green Roof is located on the roof of the Wood Dining Commons.
Does the institution have porous paving?:
A brief description of the institution's porous paving:
Does the institution have retention ponds?:
A brief description of the institution's retention ponds:
Due to the campus being located atop pinnacled limestone with sinkhole potential, no retention or groundwater recharge ponds are utilized
Does the institution have stone swales?:
A brief description of the institution's stone swales:
Only vegetated swales are utilized on the campus to reduce groundwater velocity and improve water quality.
Does the institution have vegetated swales?:
A brief description of the institution's vegetated swales:
A mixture of no-mow grasses and fescues are utilized for the campus vegated swales
Does the institution employ any other technologies or strategies for stormwater management?:
A brief description of other technologies or strategies for stormwater management employed:
Underground detention systems, coupled with flow reduction orifices are used to reduce storm water discharge velocity and stream flooding. An active detention pond with a sump pump recirculating system is utilized to provide ground water re-charge at the southern edge of the campus. Green roof on portion of student union improves water quality and increases water retention.
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