This introductory webinar explains the basics of Low Impact Development (LID), including features like rain gardens, permeable pavement, rain barrels, and green roofs, and how they manage stormwater while improving water quality, reducing flooding, and enhancing resilient, healthy landscapes.
Low Impact Development (LID) is an approach to stormwater management that focuses on managing rain where it falls, rather than directing it away through pipes and sewers. By using natural processes such as infiltration, filtration, and evapotranspiration, LID helps reduce flooding, improve water quality, and support healthier landscapes
During the webinar, participants will explore:
The fundamentals of LID: what it is and why it matters for your home and community
Common residential LID features such as rain gardens, permeable paving, rain barrels, bioswales, and green roofs
The benefits of LID, including reduced flooding, improved water quality, healthier landscapes, and enhanced biodiversity
If you’re interested in exploring LID further, these evidence-based resources offer reliable, regionally relevant information:
Low Impact Development Center (national resource) – provides manuals, research, technical assistance, and fact sheets on stormwater planning and LID practices. Low Impact Development – national LID resource and guides
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) LID info – explains LID principles, benefits, common practice types, and tools like the LID Treatment Train Tool and costing tools relevant in Ontario. TRCA Low Impact Development overview and tools
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority LID resource – describes how LIDs mimic natural processes to improve water quality and reduce runoff, with examples relevant to Ontario. NVCA Low Impact Development explanation and examples
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.
Great Low Impact Development (LID) projects are built on strong design. Before a shovel hits the ground, successful rain gardens, permeable surfaces, and rainwater collection systems require thoughtful sizing, careful siting, and the right plant communities to thrive over time.
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.
Green roofs help manage stormwater, boost energy efficiency, and add green space, while providing environmental and aesthetic benefits. As part of the Rain Ready Rebate program, they help homeowners reduce runoff, but it’s important to understand the costs, logistics, and maintenance before installing one.