| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.69 |
| Liaison | Derek Nichols |
| Submission Date | Nov. 20, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Buffalo
OP-23: Stormwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Brian
Foti Environmental Programs Manager Environmental Health and Safety |
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:
UB has a policy/plan/strategy to reduce storm runoff from new development and from ongoing campus operations in the form of a Stormwater Management Plan. It is currently in draft form, but has buy-in from the main stakeholders. Stormwater initiatives include recently installed north campus rain gardens; the management of the South Campus as a registered MS4 entity when it does not need to be; continued pursuit of innovative storm management solutions for new construction projects; scheduled storm sewer replacement/repair project for the North Campus.
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:
A green roof was recently installed on the roof of Davis Hall.
Does the institution have porous paving?:
A brief description of the institution's porous paving:
The Harriman Quad has porous paving to reduce runoff into stormwater sewers.
Does the institution have retention ponds?:
A brief description of the institution's retention ponds:
There are several retention ponds at UB to reduce stormwater and runoff flow into the sewer system.
Does the institution have stone swales?:
A brief description of the institution's stone swales:
Does the institution have vegetated swales?:
A brief description of the institution's vegetated swales:
There are vegetated swales throughout campus to reduce stormwater flow.
Does the institution employ any other technologies or strategies for stormwater management?:
A brief description of other technologies or strategies for stormwater management employed:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.