Western Michigan University news and update highlights from around the web for June 28- July 4, 2013. This week's campus photo features the Storm Water Management system near Kohrman Hall.
Buildings, parking lots, sidewalks, etc., all replace water absorbing soil with non-porous surfaces that over time can cause erosion, further limiting the the ground's ability to absorb the rapid flow of water from rain and snowmelt.
As Facilities Management describes:
After one hundred years of development, the WMU campus is heavily-built, with a large amount of paved, non-absorbing surfaces. The situation is further complicated by the sloping terrain that drains water into the Goldsworth Valley and the Arcadia Creek.
In the area of campus near Miller Auditorium stormwater run-off has caused significant problems for many years. The Richmond Center and South Kohrman projects provided the opportunity to solve the stormwater problems as part of the construction.
The stormwater retention solution for the South Kohrman / Richmond Center area was to construct underground structures on prepared gravel beds. These collect the run-off and allow the water to slowly seep into the ground below.
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WMU News
Personal care, school and other supplies sought for Seita students. Read more here.
WMU human resources student chapter wins fifth national award. Read more here.
Two alumni honored by national physician assistant group. Read more here.
Athletics News
Freshman Michael McCarron Drafted 25th Overall by Montreal (Hockey). Read more here.
Gymnastics Coach Dave Kuzara Accepts Position at Michigan. Read more here.
A Trio of Golfers Named WGCA All-American Scholars. Read more here.
From everyone at MyWMU, Have a safe and fun Holiday weekend!