This paper is about the tools that imitate nature and reduce the amount of water that flows into our stormwater system. It’s called “natural” infrastructure. Essentially, natural infrastructure uses nature to absorb, clean and channel water in ways that reduce the harm caused by flooding.
This paper is written for concerned Ontarians who want to better understand flooding and the role the Province plays in responding to and minimizing the damage done by flooding. We…
This paper looks at three cities – Milwaukee, Buffalo and Thunder Bay – that have made natural infrastructure an important tool in their stormwater management toolbox. Their efforts – think…
In this report, we outline the new reality of flooding in Oshawa. We summarize the work done to model flood threats by the Conservation Authority and make recommendations on how…
Green Streets Toronto aims to advance the application of natural infrastructure (NI) along road-ways and sidewalks. NI solutions used in Green Streets are designed to treat stormwater at the source…
The Depave Paradise program works with communities nationwide to replace paved surfaces with permeable ones. Volunteers and community members remove asphalt and concrete from urban areas (parking lots, driveways, paved…