| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.33 |
| Liaison | Larry Cook |
| Submission Date | Feb. 13, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of South Carolina
OP-23: Stormwater Management
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Malte
Weiland Sustainability Coordinator Facilities |
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 has an established stormwater management plan that outlines stormwater issues relating to operations and new construction. It outlines procedures to follow in all conditions and the processes when dealing with violations. This plan is shared with the state regulatory board as well as the City of Columbia.
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:
New LEED buildings are developing green roofs to help with stormwater management and heat island effect.
Does the institution have porous paving?:
A brief description of the institution's porous paving:
New LEED buildings are planning porous paving in parking lots.
Does the institution have retention ponds?:
A brief description of the institution's retention ponds:
Natural and developed retention ponds exist on several green building cites.
Does the institution have stone swales?:
A brief description of the institution's stone swales:
At least one green building has instituted stone swales to help manage stormwater.
Does the institution have vegetated swales?:
A brief description of the institution's vegetated swales:
At least one green building has instituted bioswales to help manage stormwater.
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.