“An essential part of the plan for ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Water Balance Model is the creation of a legal entity where the tool will reside permanently. This action has now been completed,” reports Ted van der Gulik. Read More
“The East Clayton development in Surrey was the first development in the Lower Mainland that utilized green infrastructure techniques and facilities. Looking back, application of the water balance methodology to East Clayton can now be seen as the genesis for the Stream Health Methodology that is embedded in the Water Balance Model powered by QUALHYMO,” reports Kim Stephens Read More
“We saw the Water Balance Model as an important tool that would help us to work within our developed community to restore function and value based on the premise that developed land can contribute to watershed restoration,” said Richard Boase. Read More
The City of Kelowna assisted with the WBM pre-launch in Spring 2003. City case study experience provided on the ground examples that reassured participants about the paradigm-shift.,reported Kelowna Mayor Sharon Shepherd. Read More
Hirod Gill (120p) – District of Mission
The goal of the District of Mission in managing rainwater is to provide sustainable hydrologic systems that mimic natural systems, protect groundwater resources, and minimize downstream flooding and erosion. Read More
The 2003 Annual Convention of the Union of BC Municipalities initiated an Outreach and Continuing Education Program (OCEP) that promotes a 'water-centric' approach to community planning and development. Read More
Mike Tanner (120p)
The Water Bucket Website Partnership reports a 45% increase in user visits after two years of Google Analytics monitoring. The rolling 6-month average exceeds 4000 visits per month. Read More
“Physical data is required to undertake the design of any drainage system. This is true whether one uses the WBM or any of a number of alternative analysis systems or computer software packages. The WBM uses the information gathered as part of a normal design process. It does not require the user to have more site information than required by any other system of design,” explained Jim Dumont. Read More
Colleen Chan (120p) – faculty, BCIT
Rainwater management is at the heart of water-centric green infrastructure. More emphasis on natural landscapes featuring better use of soils and vegetation can help improve watershed health in the urban environment. Read More
WBM – Component Schematic (June 2010)
The manual is a highly navigable online text organized in a manner that allows the user to understand a variety of aspects of the Water Balance Model in varying degrees of detail. Read More
A scenario comparison tool to assess green infrastructure effectiveness, achieve a lighter 'water footprint' and protect stream health. Learn More
The Water Conservation Calculator illustrates how specific water conservation measures can yield both fiscal and physical water savings for communities. Learn More
This Landscape Irrigation Scheduling Calculator uses real-time daily evapotranspiration (ET) rates determined from climate stations located within British Columbia. Learn More
This Agricultural Irrigation Scheduling Calculator uses real-time daily evapotranspiration (ET) rates determined from climate stations located within British Columbia. Learn More
