Construction Bulletin 
Recent Posts
- A Shining Spot in a Reeling Economy
- Preliminary NTSB Findings on the I-35W Bridge
- The Bridge and The Economy
- Recycling Shingles Makes Good Business
- States Won't Receive Full Funding
- The Bailout Helps But Does Not Cure
- Environmental Projects Highlight A Tribal Community
- Bridge is back in business
- I-35W Bridge to open
- Protests need not be destructive
Recent Comments
- DIY Conservatories on Environmental Projects Highlight A Tribal Community
- Lee on States Won't Receive Full Funding
Most Commented On
Archives
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- January 2008
Blog
Link This | Email this | Blog This | Comments (1)
Environmental Projects Highlight A Tribal Community
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, owners of Mystic Lake Casino, south of the Twin Cities, is going green with its recent construction projects. A green roof, (yes, with plants) was installed on the just completed Fire Station and complements the rainwater flow into existing ponds to be re-used.
The Community announced that next year, it will install a 15,000-square-foot parking lot using pervious concrete at what was Little Six Casino, across from Mystic Lake casino. In addition, it will ask contractors to build two rain gardens for water from impervious pavement to drain.
Currently, SMSC said water and melted snow on their parking lots flow into a storm sewer leading to a storm water pond, but the water probably contain contaminants from the pavement. SMSC Department of Land and Natural Resources said that using pervious concrete also recharges groundwater and the aquifer while reducing runoff. The Community is interested in balancing nature to keep plants and animals in their diverse settings.
SMSC leaders are looking at LEED certified buildings beginning next year. This shows what can happen in a small community that pays attention to the environment.
Environmental Projects Highlight A Tribal Community
October 1, 2008
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, owners of Mystic Lake Casino, south of the Twin Cities, is going green with its recent construction projects. A green roof, (yes, with plants) was installed on the just completed Fire Station and complements the rainwater flow into existing ponds to be re-used.The Community announced that next year, it will install a 15,000-square-foot parking lot using pervious concrete at what was Little Six Casino, across from Mystic Lake casino. In addition, it will ask contractors to build two rain gardens for water from impervious pavement to drain.
Currently, SMSC said water and melted snow on their parking lots flow into a storm sewer leading to a storm water pond, but the water probably contain contaminants from the pavement. SMSC Department of Land and Natural Resources said that using pervious concrete also recharges groundwater and the aquifer while reducing runoff. The Community is interested in balancing nature to keep plants and animals in their diverse settings.
SMSC leaders are looking at LEED certified buildings beginning next year. This shows what can happen in a small community that pays attention to the environment.
Posted by Ivy Chang on October 1, 2008 | Comments (1)
November 22, 2008
In response to: Environmental Projects Highlight A Tribal Community
DIY Conservatories commented:
In response to: Environmental Projects Highlight A Tribal Community
DIY Conservatories commented:
hi very informative blog. recommend others. tks
Advertisement
