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Projects like the Ben H. Parker Student Center reflect Mines’ commitment to making stormwater management a critical component of new construction.
Rainfall in Golden is not a predictable event. However,
cant. Traditionally, rainwater on campus has been managed on a project-by-project approach supported by a variety of best management practices (BMPs) that combine both structural and non- structural stormwater management techniques. Elements include permeable pavers, bioswales, catchment basins, and plant materials that integrate into the campus urban fabric. Any of these options, where applicable, should be reviewed with th
when the rains come, the impact on campus and
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
downstream can be signifi basis. The master plan recommends a sub-regional and approaches, some of which are currently in use, 260