Rainwater Management on Vancouver Island: Report from the VICT Co-Chairs
Local government action and support are resulting in a continuous increase of the number of LID projects which mimic natural rainwater processes such as infiltration.
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Continuing Education
Low Impact Development Workshop: Managing Rainwater for Healthy Watersheds
CRD logo (360p)
The workshop provided an overview of what homeowners can do to manage rainwater on their property.
Green Infrastructure Innovation in BC: Celebrating successes on both sides of the Georgia Basin
In November 2007, the Capital Regional District hosted a full-day workshop titled Bio/Infiltration: Tools for Rainwater Management. The workshop featured case studies from both sides of the Georgia Basin, thereby facilitating a sharing of experiences
Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership
The mission of the Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership is to protect and maintain the integrity of the natural environment while promoting the growth, prosperity and quality of life of Alberta’s communities. Implementation of low impact development practices will lead to healthier, more sustainable watersheds.
Convening for Action on Vancouver Island
CAVI is the acronym for Convening for Action on Vancouver Island. CAVI is a regional pilot program that is being implemented under the umbrella of the “Water Sustainability Action Plan for British Columbia”. The purpose of CAVI is to provide research and education for practitioners (primarily local government administrators, engineers, planners and elected officials) so that they can plan for sustainable water resources in the context of burgeoning settlement activity.
Vancouver Island Coordinating Team adds Water Balance Model perspective to
Jay Bradley (120p) – VICT Chair
As a sponsor of ‘green value’ initiatives on Vancouver Island, the inter-agency Water Balance Model Vancouver Island Coordinating Team (VICT) participated in the 'Creating Our Future Workshop' that was an adjunct to the 2007 Gaining Ground Summit Conference.
Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership Formalizes Operating Structure
Capitalizing on the enthusiasm and early momentum generated by the Okotoks Conference in September 2004, a number of Alberta agencies have come together to form the Alberta Low Impact Develpoment Partnership. The initiative is co-chaired by the cities of Calgary and Edmonton.
Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA)
The CSLA is a national association of professional landscape architects. The mandate of the association is to represent our members nationally and internationally, to co-ordinate items of common interest, and to inform and educate members in the interest of the profession and the public it serves.
Boss International
Hydrology and hydraulics software, engineering consulting, bookstore, and discussion forums for civil and environmental engineering professionals.
Institute For Wetland & Environmental Education and Research (IWEER)
IWEER is a private educational organization dedicated to providing high-quality technical training to professionals in the environmental sciences and to individuals seeking such positions.