LID on Campus

Cisterns

A 12,000-gallon cistern captures stormwater runoff from the green roof for re-use in the Taubman Center.

Bioswales

A bioswale circling the campus quadrangle is planted with native grasses and shrubs that absorb and filter rainwater.

Rain Gardens (Bioretention Cells)

With support of the Rouge River National Wet Weather Demonstration Project, Lawrence Tech has constructed and monitored the performance of rain gardens - shallow depressions planted with vegetation that capture and filter stormwater runoff.

Porous Pavers

Special patio pavers absorb water instead of allowing it to run off into streams.

Native Landscaping

With assistance with the Alliance of Rouge Communities, Lawrence Tech planted two acres of native flowers and grasses on campus to act as a streamside buffer along the Rouge River.

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