Ready to make your yard work smarter when it rains? Webinar 1: Introduction & Site Analysis kicks off Green Venture’s Rain Ready webinar series, guiding homeowners through the first and most critical step in adding a Low Impact Development (LID) feature to their property.
Rain Ready Webinar Series: Introduction and Site Analysis
Rain Ready Webinar Series: Introduction and Site Analysis
What You’ll Learn ?
This introductory session focuses on helping you understand your property, your options, and your role in managing stormwater more effectively.
Webinar outline:
1. Introduction
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Brief overview of stormwater management and combined sewer (CS) priorities.
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Highlight priority areas using maps to show coverage.
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Introduce the program: eligibility, funding tiers, timeline, steps, options for DIY or working with contractors, types of projects supported, and links to complementary programs.
2. Site Analysis
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Growing Conditions: Assess sun/shade patterns, existing vegetation, and context within larger natural areas.
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Water Management: Identify standing water, downspout locations and condition, catch basin placement, and snow management.
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Existing Features: Map buildings, fences, utilities, septic systems, and other infrastructure.
3. Site Users & Uses
4. Maintenance & Use
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Outline intended use of the site and how it will be maintained over time.
5. Soil & Slope
- Soil Conditions: How to measure soil type and quality.
- Slope: How to measure grade and angle.
- Interaction: How soil type and slope affect water infiltration, runoff, and planting choices.
To start your analysis for installing a Low Impact Development project, use this resource:
Site Conditions and Analysis Checklist
The Green Venture Site Conditions and Analysis Checklist: use these questions to review current and future conditions in your yard that will impact your design.
Watched the webinar and want to learn more about the topics covered?
Find out what watershed you are in: follow the links to the various Conservation Authority websites to learn more.
Read more about Hamilton’s municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater systems: how they work and interact during major storm events.
Ready to take the next step?
It is part of a series of educational activities that applicants must complete to be eligible for the Rain Ready Rebate Program. If you weren’t able to attend the live session but want to watch the recording, email us at [email protected].
Check out our events calendar for upcoming webinars and hands-on workshops to help you create a backyard that’s both beautiful and rain-ready. With support from the City of Hamilton, the Rain Ready Rebate program makes it easier for homeowners to invest in green infrastructure and contribute to a more resilient, sustainable community.
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