Texas A&M University is committed to protecting the environment and reducing the impact of its stormwater runoff on local waterways. The university has implemented a number of stormwater management practices to help achieve these goals, including:
- Green infrastructure: Green infrastructure practices, such as permeable pavement, rain gardens, and vegetative swales, help to reduce the amount of stormwater runoff that enters the storm sewer system. These practices allow stormwater to soak into the ground, where it can be filtered and cleansed by plants and soil.
- Low impact development (LID): LID practices are designed to minimize the impact of development on the natural environment. LID practices include site planning techniques that reduce the amount of impervious surfaces, such as parking lots and roads, and incorporate natural features, such as trees and wetlands, into the landscape.
- Stormwater detention and retention: Stormwater detention and retention ponds help to control the flow of stormwater and reduce the risk of flooding. Detention ponds temporarily store stormwater and release it slowly over time, while retention ponds permanently store stormwater.
- Erosion and sediment control: Erosion and sediment control practices help to prevent soil erosion and the transport of sediment into waterways. These practices include the use of silt fences, straw bales, and vegetative buffers.
- Public education: Texas A&M University educates its students, faculty, and staff about the importance of stormwater management and how they can help to reduce the impact of their activities on the environment. The university offers a variety of educational programs and resources, including workshops, brochures, and website information.
Through the implementation of these stormwater management practices, Texas A&M University is helping to protect the environment and reduce the impact of its stormwater runoff on local waterways.
Additional Information
For more information about stormwater management at Texas A&M University, please visit the following websites:
- Texas A&M University Office of Sustainability
- Texas A&M University Facilities Management
- Texas A&M University Storm Water Management Program
