Innovation in Rainwater/Stormwater Management in Canada: The Way Forward

Special Issue of Water Quality Research Journal of Canada provides overview of 2-year knowledge-transfer program sponsored by the Canadian Water Network

A series of three regional conferences on innovative rainwater/stormwater management were held in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto during 2007 to 2008 under the sponsorship of the Canadian Water Network and the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
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The Capital Region's Bowker Creek: a long-term relationship

Re-development at Oak Bay High School creates a creek restoration opportunity

Change is slow in the urban environment. With re-development comes opportunity for creek restoration or creek day-lighting. Having a detailed plan and long-term vision will help all partners be ready.
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Vision for North Vancouver's Maplewood Learning Centre: Create a watershed learning legacy

The major work has been done, the salmon have returned to spawn as soon as the new habitat was finished. All we have to do now is finish it off.
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Water-centric development at the University of British Columbia informs Metro Vancouver Reference Panel

In April 2009, the Metro Vancouver Liquid Waste Management Reference Panel toured three projects at the University of British Columbia where innovative green infrastructure approaches and designs have been implemented: Choi Green Building, Sustainability Street, and the South Campus Neighbourhood.
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"Learning Lunch Seminar Series" promotes consistent provinical approach to rainwater management and green infrastructure

Goal of Vancouver Island pilot educational program is to build inter-departmental and inter-municipal capacity

The City of Courtenay is the host municipality for the second series of pilot Vancouver Island Learning Lunch Seminars. The series promotes a consistent provincial approach to rainwater management and green infrastructure, comprises three events, and will be held during the period September through November 2008. The first series was hosted by the Cowichan Valley Regional District, and was held in June/July 2008.
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