Physical Place:
Buildings & Grounds
START Metric #52:
Stormwater Management
Guides & Resources
‘How To’ Guides
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Storm Smart Schools: Integrating Green Stormwater Infrastructure
From the EPA, understanding issues and requirements, and eight steps to integrate green stormwater infrastructure to meet regulatory compliance and promote environmental literacy.
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A Guide to Stormwater Management on School Campuses
How to create planters, rain gardens, choose native trees & wildflower meadows (Northeast USA), plus considerations for vehicle washing and maintenance.
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Additional Resources
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Water Pollution Prevention Project Toolkit
From Generation Earth, this toolkit takes students through conducting a water audit, interview, and campus/ community cleanup event. Though created for Los Angeles Schools, any school can use the resource.
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