It is RIT's goal to limit contamination of stormwater during it's journey as much as possible. Any project on campus disturbing 1 acre or more of soil must be permitted under the NYSDEC's SPDES ...

The City of North Tonawanda also received $1.5 million as part of the grant. In total, 13 counties, cities, towns, villages and agencies received funding from the $60 million grant.