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service and outreach: water at UGA Main campus and outlying UGA property directly impact 19 stream miles, 14 of which are listed as polluted under the federal Clean Water Act. UGA currently lacks a comprehensive Storm Water Management Plan, although the Grounds Department and Campus Architects are implementing innovative measures to manage storm water runoff. operations and outreach UGA seeks to improve surface water runoff quality on campus and in the wider community. The Grounds Department has developed several programs that contribute to campus water quality including;
The University Architects are currently updating campus design guidelines to more effectively manage development and environmental stewardship. Their efforts to improve water quality include:
The UGA River Basin Center works on campus and in the wider region to manage and protect water resources through science, policy and outreach. courses and research Many faculty members offer courses and conduct research seeking to understand and improve the quality of the Upper Oconee watershed. A comprehensive list of these activities is currently under development. The efforts of some of these faculty can be found the Water Resources Faculty Web site. The Upper Oconee Watershed Network Web site also includes data collected through their organization. student efforts The student organization SEEDS (Students and Educators for Ecological Design and Sustainability), now known as Emerging Green Builders, developed a restoration plan for Tanyard Branch, the stream that runs through the center of campus and under Sanford Stadium. how to protect water quality
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