Low Impact Stormwater Management Development at Rutgers University

摘要

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, located in the state of New Jersey about one hour south of New York City, has been at the forefront in planning, designing, and implementing low-impact stormwater management measures. The university developed a stormwater and landscape management master plan and uses it as a guide during design of development projects. With a commitment to regional or campus-wide stormwater design and green infrastructure, the university has installed various stormwater features to improve water quality and reduce stormwater runoff across its four campuses including bioretention systems, wetlands, rain gardens, green roofs, and grass-covered bioswales. This paper discusses the university's development of stormwater master plans and its commitment to regional stormwater management planning. In addition, the paper covers "lessons learned" to share insights on developing low-impact stormwater management measures that reduce maintenance costs through regional approaches and low-maintenance plantings. The paper also discusses the utilization of stormwater management measures for academic benefits.