| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.26 |
| Liaison | Jonathan Rausseo |
| Submission Date | Aug. 11, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Ottawa
OP-23: Stormwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Benoit
Lecomte Grounds Supervisor Physical Resources Service |
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:
The University of Ottawa has an agreement with the City that insists that there is zero impact on the environment due to water run-off. As such, the university has included in its site approval plan the zero impact principle.
Above and beyond the campus sewer system, each rooftop at the University of Ottawa has a storm water management mechanism to restrict flow during heavy rain activities.
Additionally, the university’s Sports Field doubles a storm water management system. It is a type of French drain that retains water run-off from the campus before it can reach the community.
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:
There are currently 3 vegetated roofs on campus with another 3 currently under construction. One of these green roofs may in fact be the first ever built in the City of Ottawa
Does the institution have porous paving?:
A brief description of the institution's porous paving:
It doesn't succeed well here.
Does the institution have retention ponds?:
A brief description of the institution's retention ponds:
There is a giant French drain underneath the football field at the Sports complex. The retention area is about 5 feet deep and has been emulated by the City in an adjacent city project.
Does the institution have stone swales?:
A brief description of the institution's stone swales:
The University of Ottawa does not have stone swales.
Does the institution have vegetated swales?:
A brief description of the institution's vegetated swales:
The campus has a bio swale located next to the sports complex. The area is ditched and has greenery to evaporate water
Does the institution employ any other technologies or strategies for stormwater management?:
A brief description of other technologies or strategies for stormwater management employed:
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