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→Climate Ready Adaptation Strategy Action Plan 2012
==Within Ontario==
==Within Ontario==
===Climate Ready Adaptation Strategy Action Plan 2012===
===Climate Ready Adaptation Strategy Action Plan 2012===
'''Action 10'''= Develop Guidance for Stormwater Management
'''Action 10''' = Develop Guidance for Stormwater Management
The Ministry of the Environment is currently reviewing best management practices in other jurisdictions in support of proposed Municipal Water Sustainability Planning under the Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act. The review includes municipal water, wastewater and stormwater systems for additional guidance and information on adapting water systems to deal with impacts caused by climate change. Among system issues and practices being reviewed:
The Ministry of the Environment is currently reviewing best management practices in other jurisdictions in support of proposed Municipal Water Sustainability Planning under the Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act. The review includes municipal water, wastewater and stormwater systems for additional guidance and information on adapting water systems to deal with impacts caused by climate change. Among system issues and practices being reviewed:
*by-passes and combined sewer overflow
*by-passes and combined sewer overflow
'''Action 3'''= Promote Water Conservation
'''Action 3''' = Promote Water Conservation
*applying proactive solutions that encourage groundwater infiltration of stormwater, such as increasing permeable surfaces in built-up areas.7
*applying proactive solutions that encourage groundwater infiltration of stormwater, such as increasing permeable surfaces in built-up areas.7