Building on the interest and momentum generated by successful series on both sides of the Georgia Basin in 2007, 'CAVI – Convening for Action on Vancouver Island' is collaborating with the Capital Regional District and the Green Infrastructure Partnership to organize 'Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation in the Capital Region: The 2008 Series'.
The Inter-Governmental Partnership (IGP) has released the Preliminary Agenda for the Water Balance Model Partners Forum to be held on February 29. The Forum will be the formal launch of the Water Balance Model powered by QUALHYMO, and will be hosted by the District of North Vancouver in a ‘Town Hall’ setting.
The goal in showcasing innovation and celebrating successes is to promote networking, build regional capacity, and move ‘from awareness to action’ – through sharing of green infrastructure approaches, tools, experiences and lessons learned as an outcome of designing with nature. “Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation in Metro Vancouver: The 2007 Series” elaborates on what was accomplished at each of three events.
Because Oceans Canada are on the Steering Committee for the Green Infrastructure Partnership, the Beyond the Guidebook Seminar in Novmber 2007 provided a timely opportunity to inform local government and land use practitioners regarding the emerging policy framework and senior government expectations for applying a 'Beyond the Guidebook' approach to land development and watershed management. A key message from Fisheries & Oceans Canada is that RAINwater management is about protecting stream health, not just how much runoff volume can be infiltrated.
The goal in showcasing innovation and celebrating successes is to promote networking, build regional capacity, and move ‘from awareness to action’ – through sharing of green infrastructure approaches, tools, experiences and lessons learned as an outcome of designing with nature. “Showcasing Green Infrastructure Innovation on Vancouver Island: The 2007 Series” elaborates on what was accomplished at each of three events.
