Watershed management science continues to evolve and it’s important to stay current with new, improved ways to manage stormwater through Low Impact Development (LID).

The Conservation Partners (South Nation Conservation, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, and Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority) in association with the City of Ottawa and Sustainable Technologies Evalutation Program (STEP) are working together to offer training in Eastern Ontario on LID. 

LID is a stormwater management strategy that mitigates the impacts of increased runoff and stormwater pollution by managing runoff as close to its source as possible. To implement more sustainable stormwater management planning and design, LID minimizes the runoff and mimics natural or predevelopment hydrology. Effective stormwater management is important for the continued health of our streams, rivers, and lakes. Currently, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change is developing guidelines for LID.

The 3-day training will take place on November 7th, 8th and 9th at the Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa, and will include research and design, development tools and examples for construction and maintenance.

Funding has been received from Natural Resources Canada to subsidize 50% of the participant training cost. The approximate cost per person is $300.00 for three days, with flexibility in attending 1, 2 or 3 days.

Access the conference agenda here.

Click here to register (via Eventbrite).