City of Surrey envisons a city-wide Green Infrastructure Network for environmental protection
A sweeping environmental study of Surrey is now headed for public consideration. The new study is being prepared in tandem with the city's Official Community Plan (OCP), which is a master document for development in the city for the next decade.
Topsoil: Just How Do You Obtain a Topsoil Layer, to Advance Rainwater Management and Water Conservation Goals?
An absorbent topsoil layer has emerged as a fundamental building block for achieving water sustainability outcomes through implementation of green infrastructure practices. The Primer Set is an example of Shared Responsibility.
Shared Responsibility in British Columbia: Application of Bill 27 to achieve Water OUT = Water IN
“All of us have an impact on the land, on the water, and on the way things look. We all have a part to play in sustainable development. Bill 27 creates statutory authority for water sustainability action,” stated Susan Rutherford.
LEED for Weeds: New Program Will Rate Green Landscapes
Landscapes sequester carbon, clean the air and water, increase energy efficiency, restore habitats and ultimately give back through significant economic, social and environmental benefits never fully measured until now.
University of British Columbia welcomes $68M investment in “green” infrastructure
The new funding will expand the Okanagan geoexchange system campus-wide and convert all existing buildings currently using fossil fuel technology to harvest energy from the Great Okanagan Aquifer.
Town of Gibsons Named 2009 World’s Most Liveable Community at UN-Endorsed Global Awards Event
Communities from around the world that are leaders in addressing issues ranging from pollution to conservation and poor housing were named at the annual finals of the International Awards for Liveable Communities held in Pilsen, Czech Republic in October 2009.
Integrated Planning: Alignment of Comox Valley Regional Water Strategy with Regional Growth Strategy
Vancouver Island – location map (360p)
The Regional Growth Strategy is a tool that helps promote alignment of regional and municipal actions pursuant to an implementation plan for the Regional Water Supply Strategy.
Topsoil: Just How Do You Obtain a Performing Topsoil Layer, to Advance Rainwater Management and Water Conservation Goals?
Ray Fung (120p)
An absorbent topsoil layer has emerged as a fundamental building block for achieving water sustainability outcomes through green infrastructure. Targeted water sustainability outcomes are: less irrigation water use; and reduced rainwater runoff.
Green Roofs in Nanaimo: A growing alternative
“This type of research has not been attempted before. Although industries are currently able to calculate their carbon emission rates related to building operations, ways to calculate their carbon offset potentials are limited,” said David Gaumont-Guay.
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