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Low Impact Development Stormwater Management Planning and Design Guide
This guide is a joint initiative of the Toronto and Region and Credit Valley Conservation Authorities. It has been developed to provide engineers, ecologists and planners with up-to-date information on landscape-based stormwater management planning and LID stormwater management practices, to help ensure the continued health of the streams, rivers, lakes, fisheries and terrestrial habitats in our watersheds. More >
Performance Evaluation of Rainwater Harvesting Systems
Systems that capture and store rainwater from rooftops for uses such as irrigation and toilet flushing are becoming an increasingly important sustainable building practice in the GTA. In addition to conserving water, it allows for less municipal spending on water treatment and distribution, while also reducing stormwater runoff. This newly released 3-year study quantifies the benefits of RWH systems at three sites in Toronto. More >
Innovative Stormwater Management Practices Database
Register your project today! This online database of Innovative and Low Impact Stormwater Management Practices is a free, publicly accessible archive for municipalities, developers, consultants and others to share information about innovative stormwater management projects across Ontario. Registering with www.iswm.ca allows you to submit your projects and have them showcased to other organizations and industry professionals. More >