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EPA Announces Winners of 11th Campus RainWorks Challenge
WASHINGTON (September 18, 2024) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency announced the winners of its 11th annual Campus RainWorks Challenge, a
national competition that engages college students in the design of green
infrastructure solutions that address stormwater pollution at their schools
and in their communities. This year’s winning projects showcase the benefits
of green infrastructure for environmental and public health protection,
economic and business development, and resiliency to climate change.
“Stormwater runoff is one of the biggest sources of pollution affecting our
waterways, and EPA’s Campus RainWorks program inspires students to assess
local challenges and develop creative and comprehensive solutions using green
infrastructure,” said Bruno Pigott, Acting EPA Assistant Administrator for
Water. “Congratulations to this year’s winners and to all of the
participants who developed innovative solutions to protect the environment and
support stronger communities.”
Green infrastructure practices for stormwater management include green roofs,
permeable materials, alternative designs for streets and buildings, trees,
habitat conservation, rain gardens and rain harvesting systems. Utilizing
these practices protects local waterways by treating rain where it falls and
keeping polluted stormwater from entering sewer systems. Communities are
increasingly using innovative green infrastructure to supplement or replace
“gray” infrastructure such as pipes, tunnels and concrete channels. Green
infrastructure reduces water pollution while increasing economic activity and
neighborhood revitalization, job creation, energy savings and open space.
This year, 13 teams from across 10 states and 12 academic institutions
competed in the Campus RainWorks Challenge with green infrastructure designs
that not only treated and managed stormwater but also addressed problems like
flood protection and improving pedestrian and bicycle connectivity.
This year’s winners are:
University of Oregon (First Place Winner), Eugene, Oregon— The team’s
entry, “Rainy Days, Nature’s Way: Embracing Stormwater and Play at the
Village School,” integrated stormwater management and nature play into at a
K-8 school through a co-design process with students and other state and local
partners. The design included rain gardens, bioswales, a dry-creek
infiltration trench and permeable material in play areas, and a school yard
forest. The team effectively employed stormwater modeling tools and a design
that adhered to local stormwater codes and policies. Watch the team’s video
about their design.  
Hobart and William Smith Colleges (Second Place Winner), Geneva, New York —
The team’s entry, “Creating a Sustainable, Walkable Community for
Odell’s Village and the HWS Campus,” emphasized reducing stormwater flow
into Odell’s Pond, a campus stormwater retention pond, and preventing
localized flooding of the Odell’s Village while improving the pedestrian
experience. The team used the campus’s long-term master plan to meet other
goals, such as utilizing space on campus more efficiently; restoring native
plants; and providing more outdoor recreation and education opportunities. 
The master plan also addressed stormwater permitting requirements, Americans
with Disabilities Act compliance, and maintenance and implementation funding.
Watch the team’s video about their design.
EPA is also pleased to recognize the University of California-Berkeley for
honorable mention for “Green Gateways,” offering innovative flood
management strategies for Strawberry Creek.
The first-place teams will receive a $30,000 student prize to be split among
team members and a $5,000 faculty prize to support green infrastructure
research and training. The second-place team will receive a $12,000 student
prize and a $3,000 faculty prize.
Background
Stormwater runoff is a significant source of water pollution in America.
Managing runoff remains a complex environmental challenge for communities
across the country. EPA’s Campus RainWorks Challenge invites students and
faculty members at colleges and universities to apply green infrastructure
design principles, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and increase the
use of green infrastructure on the nation’s college campuses.
Since 2012 nearly 850 teams have participated in the Campus RainWorks
Challenge. View previous winners and teams, along with information on how to
participate in and the deadline for the 12th RainWorks Challenge.
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