Rainwater Management Community-of-Interest:

A communication vehicle for British Columbia local governments and practitioners

This Community-of-Interest is the web-delivery vehicle for informing practitioners about the latest advancements in the state-of-the-practice for rainwater management.
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CMHC Hosts First National Web Forum on Watershed and Rainwater Management

Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation hosted a simultaneous teleconference and online presentation on watershed planning and rainwater management in September 2005. This event was an information exchange amongst agencies from across the country. It was also precedent-setting in terms of laying the groundwork for future inter-provincial collaboration. Twenty-plus representatives from seven provinces participated, namely: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia.
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Drainage Planning in Britsh Columbia:

An Historical Perspective

From a drainage planning perspective, "Sustainability" means Design with Nature to improve the Built Environment while at the same time protecting the Natural Environment. The desired outcome is to sustain community livability.
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Greater Vancouver Regional District Provides Funding for Rainwater Management Community-of-Interest

Purpose is to provide a comprehensive picture of what is taking place in Britsh Columbia

The Stormwater Interagency Liaison Group (SILG), a technical committee of the Greater Vancouver Regional District, has provided funding so the Water Sustainability Committee (WSC) of the British Columbia Water & Waste Association can implement the Rainwater Management Community-of-Interest (COI).
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