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Andy Reese coined the term Voodoo Hydrology in 2006 to describe the misapplication of science that characterizes stormwater management practice. “Perhaps, if we make enough estimates of enough factors, the errors in estimation, high and low, will average out to the right answer. This is where voodoo really comes in handy. The good news is that, as Dr. Tom Debo says, ‘Who can prove you are wrong?’ Well, the Omniscient Being can, but is probably busy elsewhere,” says Andy Reese.

Beyond the Guidebook 2015 is the third in a series that build on BC’s Stormwater Planning Guidebook, released in 2002. They record progress by champions in local government who are leading application of science-based practices. “Doing business differently and making a difference is a building blocks process. The titles of the three documents in the series reflect the progress that is being made: know the context for action; change the culture and instil a new ethic; create a legacy,” stated Kim Stephens.