{"id":1414,"date":"2024-01-10T11:02:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T16:02:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/ehs\/?page_id=1414"},"modified":"2026-04-01T13:11:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:11:01","slug":"stormwater","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/ehs\/stormwater\/","title":{"rendered":"Stormwater – Help Keep Our Waterways Clean"},"content":{"rendered":"
Human activity is largely responsible for stormwater pollution. Everything that we put on the ground or into the storm drain ends up in our water. Each of us has a responsibility to make sure these contaminants stay out of our water. Whether we have clean water is up to you.<\/p>\n
The official definition of stormwater under the N.J.A.C. 7:14A rules is as follows:<\/p>\n
\u2018Stormwater\u2019 means water resulting from precipitation (including rain and snow) that runs off the land\u2019s surface, is transmitted to the subsurface, or is captured by separate storm sewers or other sewage or drainage facilities, or is conveyed by snow removal equipment.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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Dashboard of Accomplishments<\/div>\nThe statistics below reflect how the campus Stormwater program has positively impacted our environment while educating the campus community.\u00a0 Our goal is to address nonpoint source pollution by empowering students, faculty and staff to make responsible and informed decisions regarding their watershed on campus and at home. Listed below are the measurable campus stormwater statistics from 2024 to present.<\/p>\n
<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Campus Activities and Their Impact<\/div>\n\n
- 255 miles of streets swept (all streets are swept monthly)<\/li>\n
- 122 cubic yards of material removed from streets<\/li>\n
- 13 campus cleanup and educational events hosted<\/li>\n
- 870 pounds of trash\/recycling collected at campus clean ups<\/li>\n
- 204 volunteer service hours for campus clean ups<\/li>\n
- 240 students\/staff trained and educated<\/li>\n
- 47,804 pounds of electronic waste collected, recycled and diverted from landfills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
Campus Stormwater Links<\/h3>\n
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Stormwater Pollution Documents \u203a<\/a><\/h4>\n
Review the College’s Stormwater Permit, Stormwater Prevention Plan, Infrastructure Map and other stormwater-related documents.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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Stormwater Events ><\/a><\/h4>\n
Join us for a campus cleanup or visit us to learn more about how stormwater and environmental sustainability on campus is managed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Stormwater Resources \u203a<\/a><\/h4>\n
Learn more information about stormwater including educational resources and the policies 秘密研究所 has implemented to minimize stormwater pollution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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Watershed Improvement Plan (WIP) \u203a<\/a><\/h4>\n
The WIP will identify opportunities to improve water quality and reduce stormwater contribution of pollutants.\u00a0 Find out more information about this Plan and how it will be completed in 3 phases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Stormwater Coordinator Contacts<\/div>\nThe Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) manages the campus stormwater program.\u00a0 EHS works closely with the Office of Facilities Management to maintain stormwater infrastructure on campus.\u00a0 For more information and questions on the stormwater program please contact:<\/p>\n
Gina Mayer-Costa<\/strong>
Director \/ Environmental Health & Safety
E-mail: gmayerco@ramapo.edu<\/a>
Phone: (201) 684-7531
Office: EHS<\/p><\/div>\n