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“The overall approach described in this report is based on ‘designing with nature’. Municipalities have extensive and specific tools under the Community Charter to manage rainfall events within the part of the watershed that falls within their boundaries; regional districts that have established a drainage service also have jurisdiction,” wrote Deborah Carlson. “The next challenge is to ensure that plans are effective in restoring the health of our urban watersheds.”

“Most people really want to do their part to improve the environment but generally are at a loss for how to proceed. The Guidebook provides a simple and easy-to-grasp road map…….we can accomplish much if we adopt some of the splendid suggestions regarding urban watershed protection in the Guidebook, both in terms of specific projects or improvements that are easy to implement,” states Dr. Bernard Bauer.