Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 59.79
Liaison Chris Bond
Submission Date Aug. 2, 2011
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.1

Unity Environmental University
OP-23: Stormwater Management

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Jesse Pyles
Sustainability Coordinator
Sustainability
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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 recent construction has met strict DEP permitting requirements for stormwater management. This has primarily included constructing proper drainage and filter systems around new construction. Our current permit includes the creation of a retention pond that will be sized appropriately to treat all current campus stormwater and any foreseeable addition from construction in keeping with the Campus Master Plan.


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?:
No

A brief description of the institution's porous paving:
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Does the institution have retention ponds?:
No

A brief description of the institution's retention ponds:

Construction of a retention pond covering all campus stormwater runoff will be completed this summer. Capacity and function of this pond will satisfy all DEP requirements for stormwater management even with consideration for future building and grounds alterations.


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?:
Yes

A brief description of the institution's vegetated swales:

Nearly all campus runoff runs through vegetated (grass) swales to a berm on campus.


Does the institution employ any other technologies or strategies for stormwater management?:
No

A brief description of other technologies or strategies for stormwater management employed:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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