| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.53 |
| Liaison | Taryn Wilkinson |
| Submission Date | Aug. 10, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Niagara College Canada
OP-27: Rainwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Taryn
Wilkinson Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Management 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:
The landscape strategies at both the Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus and the Welland Campus include the management of stormwater through a variety of methods. The Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus has a stormwater retention pond on the west of the property which is used as a natural area to purify and control storm water. It is designed to have water throughout the campus flow through that specific area. The Welland Campus has a wet meadow on the east side of the property that also helps to purify and control waterflow from the non-porous surfaces of the parking lots. The landscape strategies at each campus identify storm water management and these specific areas as an important aspect of grounds and water management. The green roof on the Applied Health Institute also helps to regulate the flow of water.
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:
Niagara College utilizes naturalized vegetated storm water retention areas to reduce storm water run off, reducing the strain on municipal systems.
A brief description of any rainwater harvesting employed by the institution:
Not Applicable
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:
Not Applicable
A brief description of any living or vegetated roofs on campus:
The Welland Campus has a large green roof on the Applied Health Institute. The green roof helps regulate temperatures as well as control stormwater runoff from the roof.
A brief description of any porous (i.e. permeable) paving employed by the institution:
Not Applicable
A brief description of any downspout disconnection employed by the institution:
Not Applicable
A brief description of any rain gardens on campus:
Not Applicable
A brief description of any stormwater retention and/or detention ponds employed by the institution:
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus has a stormwater retention pond on the west of the property which is used as a natural area to purify and control storm water. The Welland Campus has a wet meadow on the east side of the property that also helps to purify and control waterflow from the non-porous surfaces. The landscape strategies at each campus identify storm water management and these specific areas as an important aspect of grounds and water management.
A brief description of any bioswales on campus (vegetated, compost or stone):
Niagara College utilizes bioswales, particularly at the Niagara-on-the-Lake campus to reduce storm water run off, reducing the strain on municipal systems.
A brief description of any other rainwater management technologies or strategies employed by the institution:
Not Applicable
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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