The first Rain Ready Webinar covers stormwater issues, what Low Impact Development projects can work in your yard, and what site conditions you need to consider.
Rain Ready Webinar Series: Introduction and Site Analysis
Green Venture’s Rain Ready webinar series explores the process of adding a Low Impact Development (LID) feature to your backyard, whether it is a rain garden, permeable paving, rainwater collection or others. This introductory webinar focuses on:
- What are the stormwater issues in Hamilton and how it affects the local environment
- How to consider and measure the various site conditions in your yard
- What types of LID projects are appropriate for a residential property and how to decide which one is right for you.
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.
Read more details about soil on our blog: The Nitty Gritty on Soil.
The Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program (or STEPS) is a program run by TRCA, Credit Valley Conservation, and Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority. They maintain an incredibly thorough wiki page on all things Low Impact Development (LID) related.
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