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Stormwater and Landscaping on Grinnell College's Campus
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Explores surface runoff as it has been increasing in quantity and decreasing in quality as more land is converted into impermeable surface.
| creator | Snodgrass, Samantha. |
| Title | Stormwater and Landscaping on Grinnell College's Campus |
| advisor | Queathem, Elizabeth. |
| supporting host | Grinnell College. Biology Department. |
| supporting host | Grinnell College. Undergraduate Student Symposium (2016) |
| Index Date | 2016 |
| Approx. Date of Creation | 2016-04-28 |
| Publisher | Grinnell College |
| Type of Resource | text |
| Genre | research paper |
| Digital Origin | reformated digital |
| Digital Extent | 13 pages |
| Media Type | application/pdf |
| description | Surface runoff has been increasing in quantity and decreasing in quality as more land is converted into impermeable surface. The consequences of which are increased hazards and severity of flooding, danger around waterways, and health issues to communities downstream. Management of stormwater with conservation practices can reduce runoff volume, speed, and pollution, which can mitigate the consequences of urbanization. Such practices include the use of greenroofs, permeable pavement, and rain gardens. While such practices have been shown to be effective, prohibitive costs and negative public opinion can stop such actions before they start. In our study, we researched the potential for these practices to be included on Grinnell College’s campus. To do so, we interviewed key stakeholders, reviewed literature, measured the widths of local streams, and conducted a pilot survey on landscape opinions. We found that local streams have widened compared to historical measures, suggesting that practices could benefit Grinnell. However based on the pilot survey, if these practices are to be used, they have to overcome preconceptions about native plants. Residents look for connection to the landscape and thus need to be provided welcoming spaces to engage with the outdoors. Furthermore, education will play a key part in helping residents understand the purpose of any changes and new practices. If these new practices can gain some educational backing and be maintained properly to prevent weedy appearances, these practices could successfully be implemented on Grinnell College’s campus. |
| Language | English |
| Topic | Natural landscaping. |
| Topic | Grinnell College. |
| Topic | Runoff. |
| Topic | Stormwater infiltration |
| Topic | Sustainability. |
| Geographic | Grinnell (Iowa) |
| Temporal | Twenty tens. |
| Cartographic | 41.743409 , -92.723246 |
| Classification | QH |
| Related Item | Undergraduate Student Symposium |
| Related Item | Student Scholarship |
| Related Item | Life at Grinnell College |
| Identifier (local) | grinnell:13258 |
| Access Condition | Copyright to this work is held by the author(s), in accordance with United States copyright law (USC 17). Readers of this work have certain rights as defined by the law, including but not limited to fair use (17 USC 107 et seq.). |
| Identifier (hdl) | http://hdl.handle.net/11084/13258 |