b'Rooftop GardenInstalled in 2011, the 8,000 square foot rooftop garden on top of the Airports parking garage is an example of a green roof. The roof, which already offers spectacular views of the Green Mountains, provides visitors with a place to relax in an attractive setting. The gardens plants and grasses, which initially included thousands of Alpine plants across 45 varieties, also have the benefit of reducing/filtering stormwater runoff.PHOTO CREDIT: DAVID CARMANLOOKING FORWARD TO THE FUTUREBTV is in the process of planning a new QuickDeveloping a baseline forTurnaround facility for rental cars, whichAirport-wide water consumption;would fuel and clean vehicles betweenInstalling metering networks to renters. This new building will be designedaccurately quantify and assess water with a focus on energy and water efficiency.consumption on an ongoing basis;Further, the project will hold and treat stormwater, preventing its release off-site.Upgrading flow and flush fixtures to This aspect of the project has the secondarylow/no flow alternatives to reducebenefit of reducing contributions to Southwater consumption; andBurlingtons wastewater system. Specifying non-toxic fertilizers and Other opportunities to protect local andother maintenance materials such as regional water resources that have beenexterior cleaning products, as wellimplemented at other airports and could beas environmentally-preferredadopted by BTV include: pavement de-icers.Regional CoordinationAs a major consumer of water and a popular transportation hub, BTVs actions can have a big impact on regional water resources. Accordingly, it works with regional entities toward achieving common goals. This is exemplified by BTVs support for the Regional Stormwater Education Program the members of which collectively provide stormwater education services to inform residents of Chittenden County on ways to reduce stormwater pollution to local surface waters and Lake Champlain. The programSMART WATERWAYSmaintains a website at http://www.smartwaterways.org.'